Nemhauser's New York Trade Collapse Triggers Bankruptcy
Creditors meet after a notice from Gans Davis O Neill law firm reveals retailer H Nemhauser of 2716 Third Avenue faces bankruptcy. He offered 60 percent cash and 20 percent notes on liabilities cited between 12 000 and 15 000. Banks and creditors move to file bankruptcy petitions and investigate through the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Nemhauser
Third Avenue
Nemhauser
Joseph.Gans
Gans, Davis & O'Neill
Broadway
Nemhhauser
Neuhauser
Lambley & Alpaugh
Trachtenburg & Weir
F. G Barger
Storage in Kansas City district shows mixed egg stocks this April
A late week check finds contrasts in egg storage across centers. Kansas City reports 12,000 cases up from 8,500 a year ago, Emporia 14,600 down from 19,600, Salina 30 percent lower with 200 car capacity, Topeka up to 60,800 from 42,200, and Wichita at 12,400 from 22,400 with Wichita capacity listed at 40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Emporia
Kan
1Uvia
Salina
Topeka
Wichita
Question of Advances and California Cantaloupes
A 1920 letter from Arthur Miller discusses advances on cantaloupe shipments and banking in the Imperial Valley. He questions reports about advances and urges The Packer to publish corrections to prevent misleading industry information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Packer
Sila
L_am
Imperial Valley
Arthur, Miller
Cabbage Shipper Wins Lawsuit in Chicago Case
Guenther Transfer and Supply Company of Appleton Wisconsin won a judgment against broker John A Miller for 3268.10 plus costs over a 1918 cabbage deal. Banquet planned for May 4 by Chicago Mercantile Exchange at the Sherman House with committee members listed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabbage Shipper
Chicago
Guenther ,Transfer and Supply Company
Cabbage Shippers
Appleton
Wis
John A. Miller
North Clark Street
Chicago Exchange
Hicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Sherman House
G. M. Cossit
D. J. Coyne, Jr
C. B. Cramer
J. M. Shawhan
TF. Gallagher
J. Book
I. Mitchell
Exchange
What Makes the Department of Justice Laughing Stock
New York, April 30. One item that portrays the Department of Justice as a laughing stock concerns its Flying Squad fighting profiteering. In its third week in New York it claimed: it pegged kosher poultry at 40c a pound during a railroad strike, aided wholesalers to move live chickens into the city, and pushed prices back to 1/2 a pound, while also stopping butter and eggs speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Justice
Butter price surge and market action at York Mercantile
The York Mercantile Exchange halted bids on several commodities. Indictments target Lewis Mears Co. over butter trades in New York and Boston, with Danish butter bought at 45 cents and sold as high as 70 cents. Potatoes and live fowls show price pressures amid market turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Mercantile Exchange
Lewis-Mears Co
Butter House
New York
Boston
Aroostooke
Mainé
Maine
Andrew Spada Indicted on Profiteering Charge
New York April 30 Andrew Spada a produce dealer at 261 Washington Street was indicted by a federal grand jury on profiteering in potatoes He allegedly sold to James Butler 45000 pounds at 13 per bag costing 944 per bag and at 9 44 per bag The charges include a $2050 profit per bag and a $1 000 bail bond Spada a partner in Eugene A Sullivan Co The Packer said he sold one car on commission for the shipper and the other at 50 cents below the government report inside price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Spada
Washington Street
Spada Hola
James Butler
Spada
Eugene A. Sullivan & Co
Sullivan
National League Offices Move to Washington D C
April 30 News notes the National League of Commission Merchants relocating headquarters from New York to Washington D C. Bob French wraps up New York ties and leases offices in the Munsey Building to lead the national group from the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob" Frénch
National League
Washington, D.C
Totmayer
National ‘League of Commission
French
New York Commission
National League of Commission Merchants
Washington
Munsey
Washington, D. C
Roberts
Houston
Atlanta Produce Corporation Busting Promoter Gone
Atlanta Produce Corporation shuts down as promoter C. B. Whitehead disappears. The Packer reports that stockholders and bank references were used to lure shipper funds. Dr. W. B. Chandler of the Atlanta Commercial Bank denies stockholding or authority to use the bank name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Produce Corporation
Busted
Dr. Chandler
Atlanta Commercial Bank
Denics
Packer
Kansas City
W.B. Chandler
Atlanta Produce ‘Corporation
C. B. Whitehead
Whitehead
Cantaloupe Movement Only Short Distance Away
With the switchmen's strike nearly ended, Southern Pacific and Imperial Valley cantaloupe officials race to secure reefers for the 1920 crop. Less than two weeks from moving the first carload, reefers are scarce. growers fear multi‑million dollar losses unless railways rush supplies. Cantaloupes ripen as temperatures rise. shipments begin, while breaches in credit and bank drafts threaten the market. Strict inspection rules and renewed distributor support aim to save the season amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Centro
Califi
Southern Pacific
Imperial Valley
India
Yuma
W. ‘Waite
jin'The Packer
Brawley
Japanese Farmers’ Association
Chicago carlot market steadies amid light supplies
The Chicago area carlot market opened steady with buyers and sellers convinced prices would stay high as supplies tighten. Demand from jobbers remains strong, but a strike slows outbound movement. shipments from producing states decline, with Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin among the light export totals.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine
New York
Review of Potato Situation in East Coast Ports
The report notes limited Maine stock and a shift away from Danish imports. Ships bring thousands of bags from Copenhagen and other ports while American importers drop Danish sources due to government stance on profiteering. Florida potatoes sell steadily as arrivals rise, with regional prices listed for barrel and cwt purchases.
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Maine
Florian
Frederick the Eighth
Copenhagen
Denmark
Cuba
England
United States
Florida
Robert T. Cochran, & Co
Detroit Dealers mobilize to speed refrigerator car use
Detroit dealers form a committee led by C. T. Cummings Frank Bloom and Frank Bloom of the American Fruit Growers to aid California cantaloupe shippers amid a severe car shortage. They coordinate with Detroit railroads to move empties prompt unloading and deter non perishable freight from occupying reefer space, aiming to prevent losses to growers and shippers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
American Wrait Growers, Inc
California
C. T. Cummings
Andrews Brothers Company
Frank Isbey
A. ‘Je Bloomgarden. & ‘Sons
Frank Bloom
American Fruit, Growers, Inc
Consignees
Jackson, Lee & Co. Lawsuit Over Car of Strawberries
The Jackson, Lee & Co. Toledo firm must pay $1,468 plus court costs after a protracted case over a long distance shipment of strawberries from Landing, Tennessee to Toledo. The car was rejected, stood on track eight days, and was sold by the railroad for account of the firm. the trial reached three stages with appeals and a hung jury before final judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Pleas Court
Cincinnati
Landing
Tenn
Jackson
Lee Ee ‘Co
Eviden
Les & Co
Jackson, Lee & Co
Cpseaae Eet
Cleveland Man Impostor Bilks Poultry Shippers
Cleveland, April 30. Charlee Adams, who falsely claimed to be an agent of Joseph N. Pierson, continued his pretense in Indiana. Riffert Brothers of Haubstadt reported Adams selling drafts against Pierson and cashing a $25 draft after endorsement. Pierson warns shippers he is not connected and has no authority to draw drafts. Charles Adams in Chicago also attempted similar schemes using a Pierson letter. The Chicago firm refused payment and Adams has not been seen here since Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlanta Produce Corporation
Atlanta
Packer
C. B. Whitehead
Atlanta Commercial Bank
Edgar O. Oetgen
Doeiken
Tribusting Company
W B. Chandler
W. BE. Besser
Emory L. Brooks
T. M. McCleskey
Dr. Chandler
Peters Building
Peters Street
W. B. Chandler
Howard Parrish
Chandler
Cleveland,o
Charlee Adams
Joseph N. Pierson
Indiana
Pierson
Riffert Brothers
Haubstadt
Ind
Adams
Cleveland
Rittert
Chicago
Sapra
Charles ‘Nanths
White & Rosin
West Sixty-third Street
The
Charles Adams
A Good Demand for Fancy Berries in Chicago
Chicago apr 30 good movement and active demand for fancy berries kept the market firm all week. Supply on the streets eased from last week and Louisiana 24 pint cases held at 3.25 while Mississippi 24 quart cases declined. Mississippi berry scarcity noted with many offerings below standard and discounted to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louisiana
Mississippi
Decrease in Kaw Valley Potato Acreage Reported
Topeka Kansas April 30 the Kansas State Board of Agriculture reports a 10 percent drop in Kaw Valley potato acreage this year due to high seed costs and farm labor issues.
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Kaw Valley
Topeka
Ken
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Live Poultry Trade Fights Proposed Express Rate Increase
The St. Louis Butter and Poultry Exchange reports a proposed rate rise by the American Railway Express Company now before the Interstate Commerce Commission. A protest is planned with a committee to study effects on markets and coordinate action with the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association. Hearings are set for New York and Chicago with dates to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ‘Louis
St. Louis
Redfearn
Dairy Shippers’ Traffic Association
American Ratway “Express Company
Interstate Commerce, Commission For, & Pedsantal
G. Heilman
A, Kelly
W. J
Whitcomb
Heidke
Mann
B. W.redfearn
The
National
Wpp
Express
New York
Chicago
Lilecause
George FE
Broeder
Chesnschs
Robinson
W. Feager
B. J. Cram
E. B. McKee
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
National Association Committee
New York Onion Market Holds Steady Amid Delays in Texas Shipments
New York traders report a largely silent onion market as Texas shipments fail to arrive. Bermuda onions sell strongly at six dollars per crate while old stock fetches four to eight dollars per 100 pound bag. Arrival of two steamers Glenlyon and Savatawan with 4700 bags of Egyptian onions is awaited for renewed demand.
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Harlem
New York
Massica
Copenhagen
Geveral
Cracow
Platonia
Monay
Texas
Memphis
Bermuda
Glenlyon
Boston
New York Porters Reach New Trade Agreement
In New York on April 30, a new porters agreement covers the fruit and vegetable trade. Effective May 1 for one year, it gives porters 85 dollars weekly for nine hours daily, 1 dollar overtime, and double pay on Sundays holidays, with partial removal of the closed shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indictments Against Cleveland Food Dealers Dismissed
Cleveland Ohio April 30 indictments against the Consolidated Fruit Auction Company owners and Cleveland Butter and Egg Board officials were dismissed by the prosecutor after a six month investigation into food conditions. The state could not convict in a similar milk dealers case. Railroads sell lettuce in Kansas City after California shipments were held by strike disruptions, with cars sold under freight costs.
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Cleveland, O
Consolidated Fruit Auction Company
Cleveland Butter and Egg Board
Kansas City
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Wike
Trade At Sea
Atlanta, Ga
Cc. B. Whitehead
C. B.whitehead
Produce Corporation
Parrish
Stato. Situaron
East
Dury
LN Price & Co
Finn
New Ke
Fightt
American Railway
Orces Company
Cnerge
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