Cantaloupes byCarlot reports strong drop and steady trade
In Los Angeles on May 15 Arthur Miller and C H Cummings report the cantaloupe outlook is excellent with no pest damage to the valley. The Western Cantaloupe exchange remains intact except Duncan Campbell Co who will control about 2800 acres. First car by express leaves Saturday with crates from all shippers. Sales office moves to Brawley California and new sales managers are named.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Miller
C.H. Cummings
Miller- Cummings Co. Inn
New York
Fam
Brawley
Duncan Campbell Co
Express
California
Asparagus and Citrus Market Report From New York
The California asparagus season ended in New York with 1 086 cars moved. Prices ranged around 4.25 per unit as heavy receipts from New Jersey and Pennsylvania arrived due to cold weather. Florida oranges and Valencia stock were active with Valencias averaging 3.50 to 4.00 and grapefruits around 3.00 to 3.75, while Porto Rico fruit showed good color but light supply. California oranges were active with prices 15 to 25 cents higher and receipts about 20 cars in large sizes.
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New York
Florida
Rico
Porto
Orioas
Porto Rico
California
Georgia rail line denies refusal to carry fruit loads
Business Manager French of the National League relays a denial from T Airey freight traffic manager Central of Georgia Railroad that the line refused to carry truck and melons beyond its own rail. He says the railroad acts to aid truck and fruit growers of Georgia and that reports of policies harming shipments are unfounded. Prices and tariffs cited show high lime and cargo costs, with steamer arrivals expected in the next days.
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W Ork
French
National League
T. Airey
Central of Georgia Railroad
Savannah
Waid Hie
Georgia
Havana Pineapples Reach New York Markets Amid Strong Demand
In New York on May 15, Havana pineapples arrive in good quality with about 48 000 crates this week. A few are too green while Tuesday saw strong demand and Thursday saw lower prices. Prices for 18 and 24 count rings range around 2.05 to 2.10 dollars with other crates cited.
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Havana
New York
Poultry claim case wins in flood context
Judgment awarded to Collins Produce Co. for 4195.32 on a carload of live poultry confiscated at Dayton during the spring flood. The car, from Mt Vernon to Newark, was in transit via C. and E. and Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton lines when flood tides halted movement. Railroad argued act of God. shipper contends prepaid freight allowed recovery of invoice loss. The case highlighted railroad liability and shippers rights on prepaid freight.
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St. Louis
Dayty Vy
Iinois Rairoad
Ig Etern
Fe Terest
Ace Saxeaves
Ft Ie
Mternon
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Egg Man Arrested In NY Case Of Egg Supply Fraud
New York May 16 Jacob Gersonowits of the defunct Gersonowits and Zinman egg firm was arrested on a complaint from M A Kennard and Co and jailed in 1000 bond awaiting Grand Jury. He remained in the Tombs Friday Zinman is reported missing. The firm bought about 2000 dollars worth of eggs on the street that proved worthless. They had six creditors seeking to keep Gersonowits jailed. In business since November at 509 East Eleventh street Attorney Blick represents Kennard and Co.
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New York
Jacob Gersonowits
Gersonowits
East Eleventh Street
Blick
Kennard & Co
Potato Inquiry Improves With Demand From Southwest
Chicago reports little overall change in potato markets in May with stronger outside inquiry before the week and improved demand from Kansas and Oklahoma. Prices opened around 60 to 61 cents fob, with slight gains to 61 62 cents. state receipts were light and western shipments helped keep supplies adequate.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Ceipta
Salesman Kills Stenographer Then He Shoots Self
Cincinnati May 15 Orville Thompson a salesman shot and killed Anna Schwemlein a stenographer for I N Price Co as she sat at her desk taking dictation. He then shot himself in the head but survived with a scratching wound. Coroner reports motive appears linked to persistent unwanted advances during recent months. Thompson had just bought the revolver and attended the office with Price present before the tragedy. Thompson faces execution May 28.
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Orville Thompson
Anna Schwemlein
I N. Price & Co
Sane Sasmansey
Pabompsoon
Schwemlein
Mr. Price
Thompson
W. A. Fovans
A. Evans & Co
Ohio
Price
California Citrus Shipments Reported By Region
California citrus shipments from November 1 to May 13 totaled 24,024 cars in the south and 6,304 cars in the north. Daily figures show 361 cars on May 9 10 and 11 313 on May 11 246 on May 12.
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California
Peaches in Two States The Frost Hit Texas
Reports from Georgia and Texas show Georgia may exceed last year’s yield while Texas suffers heavy losses from frosts at bloom. The Packer notes a May bulletin will list shippers and growers. many Texas towns report sharp cutbacks and no carload shipments this season.
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Kansas City
Packer
Georgia
Texas
Death of Ed A Newcome in Accidental Rifle Shoot
Ed A Newcome, a well known Syracuse resident, died after an accidental rifle discharge while handling a cartridge at Campton Square. His brother Agel was away when the tragedy occurred. the weapon exploded as Newcome tried to move it, the blast killing him instantly.
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Syracuse
I . Newcomb
Church Fruit Co
R. Newcomm
Agel
Caughies
Camp Square
Newcomb
Tom W. G. Babcock
Sion
Mr. New
Egg market firmer as Chicago packers buy storage stock
Chicago May 15 A firmer egg market develops with meat packers entering storage and boosting confidence Prices for storage extras reach 20c and storage firsts 19% 19%c Early week receipts weaken offerings. Monday 31,065 cases Tuesday 27,931 Wednesday 22,647 Friday 4,385 Receipts and prices fluctuate with steady demand and out-of-town trade absorbing supply.
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Chicago
Peach crop outlook amid frost and weather woes
New York reports a weak peach crop with frost and winter damage hurting production. Despite heavy fruit, packing and shipping face delays from wet Texas weather and dock conditions, while a Bermuda steamer sold 18 000 crates at about 1.00 2.20 per crate. Old onions from Connecticut fetch high prices locally.
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Galveston
Texas
Bermuda
Sea
Change sought in meeting day for Cleveland Butter and Board
Cleveland motion aims to shift Elgin Board of Trade meetings from Monday afternoon to Saturday morning to prevent Monday market distortions. Members in Cleveland Columbus Toledo Andonescis Louisville St Louis Kansas City Omaha favor the change. Michigan creameries already avoid Monday quotations. Authorities receive Elgin data at 4 p m Mondays, hindering planning. Cleveland estimates Saturday reveals next week's market for creamery receipts and business.
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Cleveland Butter and Board
Elpin Board of Trade
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Toledo
Andonesc- Us
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas
Omsha
Central West
Michigan
Bigin
Alers
Cleveland Board
Indianapolis
Detroit
Butter Market Quiet as Undergrades Slow in Chicago May Report
Chicago May 15 Butter market steady on fine goods with moderate demand for extras. Extras held at 26c, firsts 23 23%c, seconds 19 21c. packing stock firm at 17c. Arrivals limited as much goes into storage. 3,000,000 pounds carried over weigh on pricing. Prospect for a large make this year due to favorable weather. some traders balk at above 26c. Receipts near last year, fluctuating daily. trading light with few bids.
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Chicago
Butter
End of Orlaff Egg Company in Cleveland
The Orlaff Egg Co formerly at 5208 Euclid Avenue has closed. Founded by W. W. Wert and J. P. Peebles, ex-W. & W. Painting Co. partners, the firm had claimed a $2,000,000 capital and briefly ran an eye business from new quarters at Fifty second and Euclid before failing.
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W. W. Wert
J. P. Peebles
W. & W. Painting Co
Packer
W. W. Werts
Tennessee
Werts
Fifty-second
Duclid
Cleveland Provision Co
Cantaloupes in Carrots and Various New York Markets
The page surveys New York fruit and produce markets including cantaloupes in carrots and peaks in apples and peaches across several states. It notes egg, butter, poultry, and citrus movements, along with market commentary from Detroit, Chicago, and other northern and midwestern centers. It also mentions legal actions like bail forfeiture and notable deaths shaping market context.
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N. Y. Hastings
New York
Newcomb
New York Poultry
New Branch League
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
New Potatoes in Demand Rise in Hastings Florida Stocks
New York on May 15 reports arrivals of Hastings district potatoes up slightly this week while market stays strong. Best offerings steady at 5.50 with occasional sales to 5. Stock grading as seconds at 4.25. Monday receipts 21 cars and 10 to 15 cars daily thereafter with heavy boat arrivals.
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Florida
Louisiana
New York
Hastings
Fla
Apple Deal Near the End as Season Wanes in Western New York
Western New York apple trade languishes with 100000 barrels in stock and two weeks left to clean up before June. Shippers report weak demand, mostly Baldwins selling 3.50 to 5.25 per barrel, many varieties scarce due to lateness and age. Outlook hazy, with shipments dwindling and prices under pressure as buyers shift to other fruits.
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New York
Baldwins
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Ita
Poultry prices drift after light Chicago receipts
Chicago market shelves show hens opening at 16c to 20c while broilers reach 27c to 28c. Receipts thin with few cars daily and demand muted, roosters easing to 10c, overall market unchanged yet softening late week.
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Chicago
First Chinese Chick Hatches in Chicago
A Chinese hen hatched in Chicago this week under an American hen. The owner on Water Street named the chick Ah Wing. Ten Chinese eggs were set under the American hen, and Ah Wing is the only chick to hatch.
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Chicago
Uth
National League adds Atlanta and Chicago branch members
The National League reports new charter members in Atlanta including R. D. Grove & Co and Fidelity Fruit & Produce Co as well as Williams- Thompson Co and Bell Bros. The Chicago branch also admits Gee and John Hartmann Co among others. Business Manager French will travel to Atlanta to assist setup.
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National League
Atlanta
R. D. Grove & Co
J. J. Barnes-Fain Co. Inc
Williams- Thompson Co. Inc
Fidelity Fruit & Produce Co
Bell Bros
The
A. Fugazzi Co. Inc
McCullough Bros
Chicago
League
Gee
BE. Ford
John Hartmann & Co
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Clore
French
Wolf Cohen Hosts Italian Artichoke Buyers Banquet
Wolf Cohen of A. L. Meyer & Co hosted about 25 Italian artichoke buyers at a banquet Sunday at his home. Present were Mr Green of the California Vegetable Assn and Pete Materlo of Wallabout market in Walter role.
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Wolf Cohen
New York
Meyer & Co
Wolf
Mr. Green
California Vegetable Assn
Artichoke Shippers
Pete Materlo
Wallabout Market
Walter
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