Frisco Head J F Yoakum Under Fire Over Middlemen Claim
Kansas City May 9 The Packer questions Frisco Railroad head J F Yoakum on his Chicago speech claiming five billion dollars in middlemen profits and four percent railroad transport costs. The Packer demands source data and asks for concrete examples, citing letters and lack of response from Yoakum. Continued on Page 11.
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New York Egg and Produce Trade Notes Highlight Tariff and Crops
Federal grand jury probes egg deal in New York as tariffs and fruit trade policy stir debate. Reports from Chicago and Nashville show steady markets for produce, with berry and potato shipments affected by weather and frost. Norfolk and Ohio crops suffer drought and frost, threatening yields across truck farming regions.
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Grand jury probes New York egg graft and subpoenas issued
A federal grand jury in New York is probing egg trade graft with prominent receivers and dock inspectors. Over 40 subpoenas compel egg receivers to bring books. some firms face contempt fines. The investigation also targets railroad and trunk line practices and new shipment inspection rules effective May 15.
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York
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Warner the Crook Reported Near Wisconsin Trade
F B Warner the crook once jailed for cheating and false pretenses has resurfaced in Platteville Wisconsin with Charles Kline linked to Willow Springs failure. A Chicago butter and egg dealer halted deals after recognizing Warner and recovered tags from Klein. Shippers warned to avoid new ventures tied to Warner in Platteville or elsewhere.
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F. B. Warner
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Plattesburg
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Fort Wayne
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More Berries at Chicago Receipts Heavier From the South
Chicago market report notes heavier receipts of southern strawberries this week with prices mostly steady. Louisiana and Tennessee stocks varied by container size and quality, with 24 quart and pint cases ranging from about 1.25 to 3.50 dollars, and daily car counts from 21 to 45 affecting trading pace.
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Apples Selling Well in New York Docks Season
Demand for barrel apples is satisfactory with 45 carloads at Barley Street pier and a roughly 10 car daily average for the week. Prices vary by variety from about 1.25 to 4 dollars, with strong consumption for small packages and steady movement despite no clear price uptick.
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Barclay Street Pier
Ben Davis
Freer Apple Movement in Cincinnati Market Described
Good demand in Cincinnati Territory for best grades as Ohio Valley markets stay firm. Prices rise for desirable varieties with box fruit and barrel fruit showing strong values. Nashville and other imports add to available supplies.
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Egg and Poultry Trade Needs Across Cities Revisited
The article outlines needs and offerings in the egg poultry and butter trades across Chicago Cleveland New York Boston Denver Pittsburgh and other cities with mentions of cold storage space and refrigeration equipment. It notes Hepburn bill reintroduction in Washington proposing three months storage for butter and eggs.
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Committee On Agriculture
Egg market steady as New Orleans egg prices firm
In New Orleans on May 9 the egg market remains in good shape with demand steady across nearby sections. Fresh Louisiana eggs sell at 14 to 16 cents per dozen with prices holding firm and movement moderate.
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Tariff Bill Passes in House Amid Senate Doubts
The Wilson Underwood tariff bill cleared the House by 281 to 19 with all amendments rejected. The measure faces a likely extended Senate battle, possibly delaying final passage until August. California citrus protests and other amendments, including currants and olives, were defeated.
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Warm citrus tariff battle pits California and Florida interests
In Washington on May 9 California Fruit Exchange head G Harold Powell leads a strong lobby against reducing the tariff on foreign lemons. New York Fruit Exchange, led by Harrison Osborn, favors lower duties. Florida Citrus Exchange plans to have a presence but may get limited support from Senator Bryan.
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Porto Rico Fruit Exchange
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Italy
New Onions Market Slips As Shipments Move East
New York markets received over 200 cars of Texas Bermuda onions this week with about half re shipped to eastern markets. By week’s end prices fell below expected rock bottom levels with sales at 75 cents to one dollar per crate and stock carried over. Texas growers plan a brief pause to let markets reset while Bermuda shipments face similar difficulties.
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Texas
Bermuda
Bed Rock
Independent and Association
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Mississippi Potato Crop Moves Toward Harvest
Miss May 9 report notes potato crop in good condition and Triumph variety set to begin movement next week. Several loads will be shipped as harvest progresses.
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