Two Butter, Cheese Firms in Financial Trouble in Boston
In Boston on May 4 two major butter cheese and eggs houses, William J. Haire & Co. and Rogers Sullivan Co., faced assignments for creditors. Banks and cold storage firms were involved, with the market slipping. Some plans offered 50 to 65 cents on the dollar, while officials sought new capital to avoid bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Williaa al. Maine & Co
South May Street
Rogers, Sullivan Co
South Market Street
William J. Claine & Co
Walter $. Glidden
Beacon Trust Co
Charles H. Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Benjamin d& Mills
Fourth National Bank
Toth
Rovers
Sullivan Co
Jianhs
Pucker Inn
William J. Haive & Co
Glidden
William Ar
Mitters
John Jinive
Mr. Hitire
Lewis Roy Rogers
William, I. Ashe & Co
William J. Haire
Jiesus C. Smith
Malden
Lesley Boynton
Jefferson
Dluctus & Smith
The
Exchange
William J. Maire . Co
William J. Haire & Co
Packer
Ainy
Butler
Eyes du Tulking
O. K
Old Spuds Climbing Higher as Market Upswing Notes Strong Demand
May 5 report shows old potatoes and new stock rising in price amid tightening receipts. Michigan Wisconsin sales range widely with outside prices 40 to 60 cents, Louisiana and Providas barrels quoted around 1.10 to 1.75 dollars, Florida barrels fetching similar levels. Strong buying continues for floral and outside needs as midweek receipts shrink and prices firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wisconsin
South
Louisiana
Florida
Michix
Dry Dock Poultry Market Closes Amid Debts in New York
The Dry Dock Poultry Market on Tenth Street and Avenue NW owned by Robert Marsh dried up and blew away this week after reports Marsh owes a few hundred dollars. The trade says he has failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dry Dock
Robert Marsh
Tenth Street
Avenue NW
Marsh
Packer News Weekly Fruit Market Highlights Across Regions
Sestom produce firms fail and New York poultry market notes mix with reports from Chicago, Kansas City and Los Angeles on fruit, berries, onions, oranges, and celery. Market trends show higher poultry prices, improving California cantaloupe outlook, and storage matters in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seston
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Eggs and butter receipts signal market unsettled week
In Chicago market notes, egg receipts surged early May with heavy arrivals from seaboard points causing price pressure then steadiness by midweek. Reports cite storage packed eggs arriving in May with bids around 16 to 17 percent and several cars offered for May delivery. California orange movement and Florida horticultural notes appear alongside local market observations and regional shipping updates.
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Chicago
Casey
ASLO
Seaboard
New York
Cnn
Sime
Tsuen
Minnesota
Werbo
Les Ear
California Orange Movement
Kansas
Pacific Fruit Exchange
Los Angeles
Lodi Fruit Concern
California
Market notes and crop outlooks across states
Page highlights include York state fruit outlook North Georgia peach outlook and crop reports from trucks and fruit growers in North Carolina Virginia and Georgia The New York onion market is noted along with Buffalo food adulteration warnings Uncle Sam campaigns and various market notes from Boston Pittsburg Sefton and Pittsburg street pages Also mentioned are oreo interests in Heyburn bill and short berry packaging plus California deciduous fruit methods and New Orleans vegetables moving through Memphis and Cleveland markets Will
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North Carolina
Berry Movement
Zorn
Hastings
Montrose
Col
Chicago
New York
Virginia
Droste & Snyder
Bill
York State
North Georgia
Georgia
Buffalo
Uncle Sam
Heyburn
Boston
Pittsburg
Sefton
N.C. Sweetshurt
California
New Orleans
Pacific
Memphis
Cleveland
Market and crop notes from Cincinnati to Nashville
Market conditions across Cincinnati Knoxville Louisville and Nashville are reported with crops from Louisiana Tennessee and Indiana. Mention of Elgin cantaloupes butter and various ag products appears with references to J Blege and other figures. note on Mr Pegenbush saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlot Egg Organization
Cincinnati
Knoxville
Louisville
Nashville
Pegenbush
Louisiana
Tennessee
Indiana
J. Blege
New York live poultry market faces city sale changes
Report details New York City live poultry receivers and packing houses shifting downtown sales as city condemns property changing the market map. Chicago notes strong poultry prices with light receipts, eggs lifting, and frozen stock moving, while live fowls rise modestly and broilers fetch up to 8 dollars a dozen in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fruit and Vegetable Commission
New York City
Kansas City Eggs Market Holds Firm Amid Steady Receipts
In Kansas City on May 6 the local eye market shows firmness due to moderate receipts and storage demand. Prices varied with origins from Oklahoma and Chicago, with current offers around 4.50 to 5.10 per dozen for firsts and storage, while new receipts and caged lots traded near 2.90 to 4.80. Overall market activity remained steady across several carloads and bids, reflecting favorable storage conditions and heat impact on egg quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Chigegoz
Fiche | Mas
Kansas
Airs Kansas
Frost Damage Reports Across Regions With Mixed Crops
The Packer wire summaries frost impact across Missouri Arkansas Kansas and nearby areas. Reports indicate light to moderate damage varying by location with some berries spared while others suffer nipped fruit and early gardens affected. Officials in several states express cautious optimism for a decent harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Missouri
Salen
Kansas
Topeka
Vorthern
Oklahoma
Arkan
Mercury
Lewis County
Yat Grange
IoWa
Des Moines
George al. Chappel
Iowa State of Bureau
Nebraska
Anderson
Packer
Henvy
Ed. Roark
Neosho
Prclere
Hearly
J. B. Graves
Missoure
Columbia
P. Rt
Peanr Lincoln
Koshkonong
W. TL. Howard
State
I Board of Horticulture
Hutchinson
Kas
HH. Underwood
Western Slope
Changing Poultry Map and New Docks Plan
West Washington market stakeholders discuss a state bill to authorize docks at West Washington market area. proposals include 1,200 foot piers to serve 1,000 foot steamers, with U S government and city backing. legislation expected within 30 days to allow construction and protect the Goose market space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plive
New York
West Washington
Washington
Miles
Montauk Point
Betcuise
North River
Long Island
United States
Steamship ‘Companies
Chelsea
West Street
Fruit and market outlook across states with shipments
Reports from Reno and Grand Valley outline fruit and vegetable shipments and outlooks. Noting better than expected fruit prospects in Grand Valley and rising potato acreage on the Western Slope, the piece covers market conditions in Kansas City Hot Springs and regional farming activity including Governor Hadley planting peaches and an orchard demonstration in Carthage Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Col
Western Slope
Colorado
Kansas City
Hot Springs
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas
McNamara
Excelsior Springs
Hadley
Carthage
Market items and notices scattered across pages
The page items reference ration news, commerce rate cuts, and market notes. Mentions include a Boston note on vegetables, J. A. North obituary, citrus exchange penalties, and price shifts in Hillstings potatoes. Delaware perch crop losses and Kansas City copl er r ies adjustments appear with merchants’ reference data, plus car and tomato mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Commission
Boston
J. A. North
Citrus Exchange
Delaware
Merchants’ Ref. Co
Poultry Market Sails Through Tepid May Day Trade in NYC
In New York on May 4 general satisfaction prevailed as prices held steady for three weeks. Fresh killed poultry receipts were fair but market dull with little movement. Quoted prices showed slight firmness for great chickens while roasters and fowls moved within narrow ranges.
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New York
Tome Prives
Medieks
Butter In New York Market Shows Little Change
New York butter buyers saw minimal shifts this week with demand meeting supplies. Creameries report slight scarcity of extra fine creamery due to fall harvests, while grade Mi se and No 2 quotes hold at 15 to 15 a cent. Receipts rose midweek, with 4,085 Monday and 10,782 Tuesday, others varying. on call Friday creamery seconds at 18 cents and specials near 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rain Ends Drought Across North Florida Regions
Jacksonville May 5 report notes a long drought broken across the northern Florida territory. Two inches of rain and still falling benefit citrus fruit trees vegetables melons and cantaloupes, promising thousands of dollars in gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Complaints Against Maddox Co. Hit Atlanta Shippers
Several complaints are heard from shippers against the Maddox Co. formerly Maddox Produce Co. in Atlanta Ga. Rumors say Morida shippers who sent consignments months ago have not recovered funds. They have written many letters but receive no reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddox
Atlanta
Maddox Co
Iormerly
Maddox Produce Co
Morida
Pers
AFTER MURPHY FOUND WANTED FOR CONVERSION
New York May 5 report details a former Gunn Fruit Co. employee Murphy who operated at Pineapple points in Florida including Fort Pierce Palmetto White City and Bradenton He is now sought for conversion of funds Caroll a New York consignor settled a related case with a third party and Murphy disappeared after a $500 check was diverted to a Buffalo firm The Gunn Fruit Co of St Louis is also seeking Murphy and Carroll plans to prosecute if found.
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New York
Ft, Or
Murphy
Florida
Gunn Fruit Co
St. Louis
Littr
Fort Pierce
Palmetto
White City
Bradentown
Pratt Cars
Ral
New York House
Buffalo
Buffalo House
Carroll
Mr. Carrall
Carrall
Hhven
Gunn Feust Co
St. Lou
New York City Refrigerated Goods Stock Surges
New York trade reports show storage and shipments rising with heavy weekly receipts. Merchants’ Refrigerator Co. posted 20,425 cases and Union Terminal 18,998 in a single day, with total coolers in Greater New York and Jersey City expected near 600,000 by week’s end, up 150,000 from last year.
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Sen Ovek
Tuesda
Merchants' Refrigerator Co
Union Terminal
Nest
New York
Jersey City
Wednessy
Tandys
Illinois
Lie
Cluse
Missouri
Indiana
Tennessee
New York Fruit Vege Jobbers File Bankruptcy Petition
New York May 5 Kardoensky and Greenbaum formerly fruit and vegetable jobbers in Green and Ludlow streets filed a bankruptcy petition Thursday listing liabilities of 2747 and assets of 800. They had little street credit and were not rated by the fruit and produce trade association. Berry lower Friday Chicago May 5 Berry receipts Friday were 17 cars with the market 10 to 15 cents lower. pints 1.25 to 1.50 and quarts 2.25 to 2.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kardoensky &Greenbaum
Green and Ludlow Streets
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Chicago
Gibson & Draughon Enter Voluntary Bankruptcy
In Hot Springs Arkansas on May 6 Gibson and Draughon produce dealers were placed into voluntary bankruptcy by major creditors after ongoing difficulty meeting obligations. Local reaction was muted as the move was not unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson & Draughon
Hot Springs
Ark
Tompkins Commission Co. Solicits Berry Consignments
A man claiming to represent Ray Tompkins Commission Co. has been active in Ward Arkansas on May 4 soliciting berry consignments. The Packer readers know the past record of Ray Tompkins and Hay Tompkins, so further comment is unnecessary.
THAT CHICKEN MEETING
A large New York poultry commission group met with the National Association of Carlot Poultry Shippers in Kansas City at the Baltimore hotel. The trust proposed that members quit selling to independents and join the trust, offering limited terms but insisting on full conversion, which the association rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nve_ poultry comemission merchants
New York City
The
Chicken Trust
National Association of Carlot Poultry
Baltimore
Associae Tin
New York
Combine
Association
OES
Messi Ng
A. R. Carter
Louisville
T. M. Stamper
Moberly
Berchkin
Lincoln
Neb
George G. Brown
Dwyer
Has
D. Hawk
Sam Werner
C. Westerberg
Charles Hawk
E. Dwyer
C. R. Jewel
Lemon Importers Resign From New York Fruit Exchange
Three Sicily lemon importers resign from the New York Fruit Exchange after week of election turmoil. P Scortino G Dominici and I rank Zito quit amid disputes with broker E Andrews Jr over sample packing and honesty. The move could push reform and stricter display rules for lemon samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sicily
New York Fruit Exchange
P. Scortino
G. Dominici
I’rank Zito
Zite
E. Andrews, Jr
Andrews
Zito
Board of Trustees
Exchange
Butter Prices Drop as Creameries Cut Quotations in Chicago
Chicago May 5 Butter tumbled at market open with all creamery grades lowered. Extras 21c, extra firsts 20c, firsts 18c. Packing stock softer with some lots sold around 14.44c. Receipts averaged about 9,000 tubs daily. dealers expect steady make growth and heavy shipments this and next month. Thursday prices unchanged. Friday receipts 9,244.
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Chicago
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Hare & CO. and Rogers, Sullivan CO
Boston, VA
Mur
East Tennessee
GC. M. ‘Brown
Redlands Golden Orange Assa
Texis Onion
Walker
New Pa
Fruit Exchange
Coast Points
New Ohio Fruit Association
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Pentwater
Mich
A. Martin & Co
Pecos Valley
Wes Tubbs
League
Silyam Springs
Benchley Fruit Co
Philadelphia
R. H. Foster
Beer & Co
Cullman
Ala
EGG Men
Plorida Horticultural Meeting
McIntosh
Williston
Micanopy
Boardman
W. H. Caruthers
Boynton
Farmers Union To
Savannah
Jacksonville Street
Americus
W.H. Taylor
Jarvisburg
N. C
C. Waite
Miarsland
ITV
DMILY
Packer Ny
Monett
J. W. Stroud
Ozark
Clifton
Palisade Fruit District
Grand Janetion Ernst Growers’ Assn
Cedar Gup
Louis Erb
Fruit Belt Safe
Wathena Fruit
Canon Cit Fine
Cane City
van Buren
J. L. Rea & Co
Pritigiry
Reno
Utsus
Houston
W. O. Anderson
Hin
GGS
Tompkins
NEW York Live Poultry Trust
National Association of Carlos Shippers
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