Georgia Peach Growers Blacklist Sparks Trade Protest
Richmond and Columbus merchants denounce the Georgia Peach Growers Association for blacklisting firms without hearings. Richmond Fruit & Produce Assn calls for specific charges, while C H Weaver & Co and W M Fisher & Sons protest the action as unjust and unfair to legitimate, well‑established houses.
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New York
Georgia Peach
Atlanta
C. H. Weaver & Co
Chicago
Wm. M. Fisher & Sona
Columbus
Geo. Hits & Co
Indianapolis
Richmond
Richmond Fruit & Produce Assn
Georgia Peach Growers
Alan
Commission
Subain
Georgia
Virginia
Georgia Association
The
B. A. Jacob
Richmond Fruit & Produce A T
Georgia Peach Growers Assn
Wm. M. Fisher & Sons Co
Ohio
Fisher Concern
C._H. Kelley
National League of Commission Merchants
F Xolce
Fisher House
Eo Far
Georgia Growers Blacklist Dealers Sparks League Probe
Atlanta rumors say Georgia peach growers publicly blacklisted many National League of Commission Merchants members. Trade circles cite extensive publicity, possible league investigation, and calls for proof or apology. If grounds exist, damages and potential lawsuits may follow.
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Rome
J. W. Ewing
Georgia Peach Growers’ Asen
Georgia Peach Growers
Abs
Atlanta
Georgia Peach
National League of Commission
National League
League
Vegetable market in Chicago shows mixed week gains
Chicago May 23 vegetable conditions improved slightly due to milder weather and higher receipts. Demand strengthened but prices could not rise as supplies remained ample, with asparagus cheaper and Texas tomatoes selling well through G M H Wagner. Florida and Mississippi tomatoes, carrots, and beans arrived, but shading and quality issues affected prices and move.
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Chicago
Texas
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
Oppose Inspection Ordinance Faces Veal Trade Clash in Chicago
May 23 Chicago dispatch reports agitation among Veal and Poultry Men Association over a proposed health committee ordinance to inspect veal lambs hogs and other market stock. Trade warns inspections at depots would delay shipments risk souring meat and cost city 100000 in salaries. Health department backs amendment to limit inspections to calves under ten weeks old.
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Chicago
Veal & Poultry Men's Assn
Butter & Beg Board Rooms
Paxsicians
Health Department
Strawberries Reach Chicago Market From Illinois Tennessee Indiana
Market report notes arrivals from Illinois Tennessee and Indiana with increasing receipts from Indiana. Illinois fruit plentiful though quality varies and prices mainly 2.50 for top stock and lower grades down to 1. Tennessee berries described as not as nice, typically around 2, Indiana stock selling from 2.2 to 2.50.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Tennessee
Indiana
Illinois
Humboldt Fruit Growers cue on berry season and tomato outlook
Prospect for Tomater Humboldt notes a satisfying berry season and cabbage readiness. The Humboldt Fruit Growers announce plentiful tomatoes and a favorable harvest as J. C. McKelvey, secretary, signs the report. A subscription request to The Packer is mentioned with a pledge of one dollar for a yearly issue.
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Tomater Humboldt
J. Cc. MecKelyy
Humboldt Fruit Growers’ Assd
Plan to make shippers pay for refrigerator car service
Chicago May 3 A plan under consideration by Western railroads would require shippers of perishables to cover costs for refrigerator or heated car service. The matter will be discussed at the July Western Classification committee meeting. If enacted, small-volume perishable shipments may face higher transport charges.
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Chicago
West
Office
The
Western Classification Committee
Mulhall Confession and Trial Looms for Noted Swindler
Long dispatch details J T Mulhall facing government custody after confronting lawyer George Conway. The piece covers bonds set at 10,000, warnings about his associates, and anticipated court hearings. It also discusses perishable freight charges and a broader probe into the Nicollet trust and independent importers linked to Mulhall’s schemes.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James
Mulhall
Sam
New Potatoes Active in Cincinnati Market Report
New potatoes showed active demand in Cincinnati with steady prices from the previous week. Alexandria Louisiana stock brings good quality dry potatoes at 1.10 per bushel, while Texas supplies flow in, some undergrade but quoted at the same level. Southern Alabama stock sells 1.25 to 1.50. As old crop leaves, demand for southern potatoes remains strong and trade eyes Texas and other southwest districts for increased supply.
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Cincinnati
Alexandria
Texas
Middle West
Cincinnati cucumber prices amid slow sales and light offerings
Cincinnati May 22 report shows cucumber market in fair condition with light offerings. Fancy greenhound Louisiana stock brings 4.50 to 4 per barrel, lower grades down to 1.25. Texas carrots sell at 1 to 1.25. Receipts from Li Texas and interior stock heavy and generally poor, with slow sales and prices barely sustained.
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Cincinnati
Louisiana
Texas
Cincuman
Poultry Market Firmer in Chicago Trade
Chicago May 23 The poultry market shows firmness this week due to plentiful grit offerings and light receipts. Demand remains spirited and prices are held near Seattle ranges with fowls quoted around steady levels and rollers priced per dozen by weight.
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Chicago
Banana Dealers Win Weight Deduction Fight
Kansas City reports confirm local banana dealers have secured a reduction in packing weight charged by the Fruit Dispatch Co. The change lowers top-car weight by deducting lumini and hay used in packing at import points, reducing current charges and potentially saving about $690 yearly per firm. The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing followed protests from the Missouri Valley Banana Association, with a decision pending.
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Kansas City
Fruit Dispatch Co
Agena
Valles
Frutr D Vh Co
The
Trust
Interstate Comoimerce commission + ig
Washington
C. W. Durbin
Hitnanas
Mobile
New Orleans
Neosho Berry Crop Outlook In May Reports
Ragged OCR yields a Neosho berry crop update from May. Mr Keirst estimates shipment may exceed six cars, with 40 cars logged by Thursday. prices cited as extra. Details are uncertain due to garbled text but indicate cautious optimism amid fluctuating forecasts.
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Ay Mangas Clits
Roger
Neosho
Ke Irst
Cabbage Ready at Hi City Tennessee
Cabbage is ready to move at Hi City Tennessee with shipments from this section to stop after this week. Strawberries and raspberries arriving. some onions mentioned. Quote from D F Shaut, bos, citing the Packer.
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Hi City
Tenn
Hill City
Vent
O. K
D. F
Poultry Freight Rates Challenged by National Group Leader
W C Priebe, chairman of the National Poultry and Game Assn transport committee, addressed Harry Dowie in New York about the 7c per 100 rate for dressed poultry from Chicago to the seaboard versus 45c for dressed beef. He notes no poultry rate change in 33 years and opposes proposed increases in poultry and dairy rates, urging road revenue cuts from other favored commodities. Trade insiders question poultry rate backing by poultry and game members who previously opposed the discrepancy.
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Chicago
W. C. Priebe
National Poultry & Game Assn
Harry Dowie
New York
Seaboard
Priebe
Inen
Chicago Potato Market Divided Between Old and New Stocks
Chicago May 23. Trade split between old and new potatoes with old stock 53 to per bushel and new stock 4 to sac. Receipts fall for old potatoes while new arrivals rise. Traders expect old stock to last and predict a strong market if dry warm weather continues, with Texas supplying most new stock and Louisiana contributing a liberal share.
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Chicago
Southwest
Texas
Louisiana
Butter Reacts At Chicago In Market Rebound
Chicago May It became evident this week that the butter market had been worked too low and a reaction set in lifting prices from the low point for extras up to 23 a pound established Thursday. Creamery butter now shows full strength and stock coming in is grass butter. Demand is good for nearly all stock, and dairies are storing butter. Packing stock prices ride with other grades and bids run about a cent lower. Outlook is for a large packing supply this year. Moisture enforcement by the Internal Revenue Department may cause surprises later as samples over 16 percent could trigger trouble.
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Chicago
Linus
Duniers
Internal Revenue Department
Uncle Sam
Cantaloupes Shipments Streamlined by Railway Transfer Plan
A new transfer system lets cantaloupes and other perishables moving to eastern markets be routed from western lines to the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Co. for fast delivery to eastern lines, saving three to four hours or more. J T Slattery of H Woods Co. predicts major benefits this season. the Indiana Harbor Belt issued a map and full details. Interested shippers can contact W S Weed, Gibson Indiana, general freight agent.
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Chicago
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Co
Triins
Egat
J.T. Slattery
H. Woods Co
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Blue Island
Rock Island
W. S. Weed
Gibson, Ind
Emerson and Union Trust Question Monarch Claim in Chicago Hearing
At a Chicago hearing Referee Wenon questioned Monarch Refrigerating Co claims against Emerson Marlow Co. Espert said Emerson owed about 100000 with no squared accounts for years while Wilke of Union Trust noted discussions of forming a corporation in 1906. A further hearing is set for Tuesday as testimony continues.
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Wilke
Union Trust Co
Chicago
Wenon
Ired Espert
Monarch Refrigerating Co
Emerson, Marlow & Co
Emerson
Mipert
Tom
Fred L. Wilke
Emerson, Marlow& Co
Herb Emerson
Wean
Hargraves
Tomatoes Arne Higher In Kansas City Market Report
Kansas City market notes Florida products with steady demand and unchanged overall prices. Tomatoes and pineapples show higher and steadier quotes as supplies remain moderate to ample. Hempstead Texas area reacts to eastern “stink sheet” rumors about watermelon outlook with amusement among growers.
Moore heads eastern trip for Grand Junction Kraut Growers
Jonn X Moore manager of the Grand Junction Kraut Growers Association left for his annual eastern trip. He will visit Omaha Chicago and other principal markets to which the association ships its crops.
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Grand Junction Association
Grand Junction
Colo
Jonn' x. Moore
Grand Junction Kraut Growers
Assa
Frost Ravages Grand Junction Fruit Crops In May
State correspondence from Iran Junction Colorado reports frost damage in Grand Junction and surrounding valleys. Peach and pear crops show heavy losses with apples reduced by about 20 percent of potential yield. Palisade may escape most frost due to air drafts and cliffs. Growers discuss smudging with iron pots to raise orchard temperatures and save crops, with a Fresno observer proposing an eight inch steel pot and patent alarm thermometers. A growers meeting in Grand Junction endorses concerted action and potential field visits to California on frost prevention methods.
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Iran Junction
Col
Grand Junction
Grind Junction
Palisade District
Packerman
Palisade
Ile Bertis
Vaeriety
Vanon
Cutton
Frulla
J. L. Hamilton
Opera House
Paonia
Austin
Montrose
Delta
Paliende
DeBeque
J. P. Bolton
Weather Observatory
Fresno
Cal
Bolton
California
Holton
Grand Valley
Florida Cantalope Arriving in Cincinnati Market
Florida cantaloupe shipments reach Cincinnati on May 2 with limited supply and rough pricing. Dealers quote around 4 dollars but actual prices vary as stock moves through express lots.
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Florida
Cincinnati
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