New Central Fruit Auction Proposes Terminal Charge Stirring Industry
Chicago fruit buyers protest a new terminal charge by the Central Fruit Auction Co to cover car unloading and shortages. The plan, aimed at profit, prompts talks of a rival auction by the Fruit Buyers’ Assn. and exposes divisions among dealers and street houses over the change.
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Central Fruit Auction Co
Chicago
Old Central Fruit Auction Co
Cirus
New Central Truit Auction Co
Mayry
New Consolidated Auction
California
Central Fruit Auction Co Faces Terminal Charge Backlash
The Central Fruit Auction Co plans a chartered operation with about 35 dealers subscribing for stock amid protests from fruit buyers. They fear a terminal charge and question a new competitive auction, as rebels may need to rely on the rural Fruits Auction Co for supplies while opposition heats up over coastal recounts and consolidation.
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Ope
New Central
Rural Fruits Auction Co
Central Fruit Auction Co
California
Cartona
Stork
Chicago
Cal
Elgin Butter Prices Decline Further In Spring Market
The Elgin butter market shows a continued spring decline with prices dropping 2 cents this week. At the butter board meeting nine of fifteen offered lots sold with bids from 26 to 28 cents, while production in the Elgin district rises as the season shifts.
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Elgin
Central Fruit Auction plans terminal charges and consolidation
The Central Fruit Auction Co aims to merge rival auctions into a single pay operated entity. They claim dissident stockholders who backed the old firms are ousted to reduce overhead. President E L Hasler says terminal charges are essential for profitability and that outsiders must pay the same fees as others.
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Central
E. L. Hasler
Central Fruit Auction Co
Hey
IBC
Potatoes to Ride Protected Cars In Winter Tariff Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that shippers of potatoes may no longer bear all protection costs for perishable freight in winter. Commissioner Harlan says ordinary box cars with stoves and attendants suffice, and carriers should offer protection services where the volume justifies it. If talks fail, the issue will be revisited.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Anserty
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