Bill to return telegraph and telephone lines to private owners
Congress considers a measure by Representative Steenerson to immediately return telegraph and telephone lines to private owners. The issue follows recent rate increases by Postmaster General Burleson, sparking nationwide protests and calls for government control rollback. The debate centers on public utility operations, public rates, and implications for business nationwide. Reactions from Chief figures like Clarence H Mackay are cited regarding profit concerns under new rates.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Steenerson
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Senate
Sesson
United States
Pencs
Burleson
Clarence H. ‘Mac
The
Postal
Mackay
T ‘He Company
New York
Onions on the Boom Market Firm in Texas Shipments
New York buyers paid 5 to 5.75 for Texas Bermuda onions with white boilers at 5.50 as demand surged. No Bermuda ships arrived yet due to a Havana stop, while government purchases fueled optimism. Old onions reached up to 12.13 per 100-pound bag, California 100-pound bags similar, and midweek reports noted 25 000 crates aboard Bermuda and a 25-cent per crate dip in Texas stock.
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New York
The
Steamship Company
California
Texas
Exports of Butter Eggs and Cheese Reported
New York on May 23 reports weekly exports of butter cheese and eggs. Butter mostly to West Indies and South American ports totals 68 797 pounds with year to date 14 981 229 pounds. Cheese to Scandinavian and South American ports 210 231 pounds year to date 4 014 441 pounds. Bees mainly to United Kingdom 240 340 dozens year to date 2 282 210 dozens. About 33 000 cases of eggs remain on docks for France bound ships through Saturday.
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New York
West Indies
United Kingdom
France
Early Peaches Moving to Cincinnati Markets
Georgia and Alabama Mayflower peaches arrive in the Ohio Valley markets. The fruit is fairly good quality and selling from $6 to $6 per crate depending on condition.
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Cincinnati
Georgia
Alabama
Ohio Valley
Lower Coast Truck Moves Steadily in New Orleans Market
New Orleans dated May 23 reports steady arrivals of homegrown vegetables led by round green beans pole beans squash cucumbers and beets though beans remain light due to rain. With improved weather prices hold firm and abundant supplies expected by mid next week.
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New Orleans
South Carolina Spuds Coming on the Market
Farm trade notes from New York say the first sizable arrivals of South Carolina potatoes began Tuesday with five cars and four cars the next day. Florida stock dominates and rot is cutting prices, while Maine and New York growers hold back for higher values. Prices ranged from about $4 to $8.50 for No 1 and No 2 grades, with fancy stock up to $7.50–$8.50, and old potato demand still light despite fair local stocks.
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New York
South Carolina
Floridas
Florida
Maine
New York State
Aitt
Maines
Chicago Potato Market Advances With Firmer Tone
Chicago May 23 The old potato market showed an improving tone with higher prices fueled by steady demand from local and outside trade. Prices ranged from 2.10 to 2.25 for No 1 white stock and 2.23 for Idaho Russets with receipts about 45 cars and 54 cars on Thursday, while forecasts floated near 2.50 to 3.00 by weekend amid ongoing activity.
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Chicago
Rales
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Rain in Southern California This Week
A freak rain and thunder storm swept Southern California on Wednesday, with citrus districts receiving the most moisture. Los Angeles had comparatively light rainfall, no crop damage noted, though ripening strawberries will slow and bean growers worry briefly. Unsettled weather was forecast for the rest of the week. The storm's cause traced to an area of low pressure paralleling the Pacific Coast extending toward Nevada and Utah.
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Los Angeles
California
Ford A. Carpenter
Pacific Coast
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Northern Potato Shippers Win Case Against Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the Chicago & North Western Railway Co. rule relieving carriers of liability for losses on potato shipments in stock or ventilated box cars as unreasonable. The decision affects shipments from Minnesota and Wisconsin, requiring carriers to desist by July 15, 1919, with notes on cleated doors and cold-weather exceptions. The case, brought by the Northern Potato Traffic Association, preserves shipper and carrier liability standards for future carload potato moves.
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Packer
Washington, D. C
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Northern Potato Traffic Association
Boyd
Shipperg
Minnesota
Wisconsin
California Citrus Shipments Report for Week Ended May 20
Orange shipments from Southern California reached 1077 cars and lemons 321 cars for the week. Central California contributed 272 orange cars with no lemon cars, Northern California had 244 orange and 4 lemon cars. Season totals show oranges 15271 and lemons 5563, compared with last year’s 12059 and 2823.
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Calif
Los Angeles
California
Central California
Strawberries in New York Market Report May 23
Maryland strawberries arrive but quality varies with prices from 15 to 18 cents per quart. North Carolina shipments large at 10 to 15 cents, Tennessee Arkansas and Louisiana supplies dwindling. Western buyers pay more for fruit, Norfolk berries sell well though quality is uneven with some as low as 10 cents.
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New York
Maryland
North Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Fort Va Fort Vali express mov on thins not a first g
Fragmentary OCR note mentioning Fort Va Fort Vali express and a few stray symbols. Readable facts are minimal, no clear events, dates, or names to anchor a proper summary.
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Fort Vali
A & Co
Peaches Beginning to Move in May Market
A light movement of peaches is reported with carrot shipments slated before May 15. An express freight to John Nix and J. J. E. is noted for $5. Another crate is destined for C. H. Weaver Co. The May market continues with typical activity.
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John Nix & J
C. H. Weaver Co
Peach Shipments Expected 5 000 to 6 000 Cars This Season
Early picking is underway with flowers moving first but heavy movement starts next week. So far the peach crop in this section shows little damage from cold wind or hail while losses in northern and some southern areas reduce the total state shipments to about 5 000 to 6 000 cars.
Outlook for Spring Chicken Production in Southern States
Chicago May 23 Reports from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee and other states indicate a heavier spring chicken movement in the next two to four weeks. Shippers report varied local movements with June begin dates and rough comparisons to last year, noting drought stocking and smaller regional crops.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennessee
Packer
Chicago
Teninessee
Packer Weekly Bulletin
Review of the 1919 Cantaloupe Crop
The Packer previews its May 81 issue with comprehensive cantaloupe crop coverage for growers shippers and receivers. Acreage is up and a high class selling service is needed for a successful sale, with advertising space already reserved by many industry players. The weekly bulletin will list crewers and shippers next week and may name many by name. Peaches in New York report first Georgia shipment Mayflowers at 5.50 per crate with five straight cars due.
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Packer Weekly
New York
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Imperial Valley cantaloupe deal inches toward orderly 1919 shipping
Imperial Valley officials and distributors meet in Brawley to set inspector allocations for the cantaloupe harvest. F. W. Waite warns violators will be arrested under standardization laws. The group agrees to abolish the term half slip and discuss team track and labor issues with Japanese workers.
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Japanese Farmers’ Association
Brawley
Westmoreland
Rockwood
Calexico
Heber
Imperial
Poppy
Imperial County
Waite
F. H. Speich
Speich
L. C. Siebert
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Pete Kahn
Cohen, Mann & Kahn
F. C. Fluke
C. H. Weaver & Co
Ozawa
Strong Onion Market in Chicago This Week
Chicago May 23 The onion market was strong with active trading and high fob demand. Louisiana Creoles sold at 6 6.40 per 90 pound bag, California yellows around 4.23 per cwt, and Texas stock from 3 to 4.25 per crate due to variable quality from recent rains.
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Chicago
California
Texas
May cabbage market eases as receipts remain moderate
Chicago reports a steady cabbage market with moderate receipts aiding a cleaning up of stock. Mississippi Wakefield traded at 2.50 per crate and led as the best stock, Mobile at 3.50 to 5.25 per crate, California at 2,500% and Texas at 3.50 per barrel.
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Chicago
May
Mississippi Wakefield
California
Texas
Florida tomato market enjoys strong demand this week
New York reports an exceptionally good demand for Florida tomatoes with all grades selling well. The market remains firm with fancy stock at 4.60 dollars and choice at 4.40 to 4.50. Poor stock, once unsold, now sells around 2.20 to 2.50. All tomatoes originate from the East and West Coasts of Florida.
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New York
Florida
Weisenfeld Egg Dealer Sentenced For Stolen Goods
A. Weisenfeld of 194 Duane Street was sentenced to three months in jail by Judge Crane Striday after being convicted of knowingly buying stolen butter and eggs. He acted as a fence for crooked drivers and freight handlers and was caught with the goods about three months ago.
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Weisenfeld
New York
A. Weisenfeld
Duane Street
Crane Striday
Eng
Roper Warns Against Unethical Tax Advisers
New York May 2 3 Daniel C Roper Internal Revenue Commissioner told the National Association of Manufacturers that unethical private tax advisers abuse the tax system by teaching taxpayers to evade payment. He urged a system where taxpayers can seek official IRS guidance. He likened tax slackers to wartime slacker and called for citizens to help locate and prosecute tax profiteers.
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New York
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
National Association of Manufacturers
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Wilson Calls For Return Of Railroads And Telegraphs
President Wilson urged Congress to return railroad telegraph and telephone lines to private ownership by year’s end. He said public safety and efficiency require a coordinated system. House and Senate show accord. He noted telegraph and telephone lines should go back once transfers can occur without administrative confusion.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Rocky Ford cantaloupe acreage shows increase
In Rocky Ford Colorado cantaloupe plantings are rising with estimates from 3,700 to 4,700 acres in Otero County and a 15 to 40 percent increase over 1918. Early melons appear above ground while season is regarded as late yet recoverable with warmer weather.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Rocky Ford District
J. ©. Gauger
Swink
Packer
William F. Droge
Otero
James B. Ryan
Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed Breeders’ Association
Ryan
George C. Bevers
Grand Valley
Taguchi
Washington
Lettuce Prices and Market Report from May Market
New York reports strong demand for lettuce with California Iceberg selling 5 to 6 dollars a basket and Virginia fancy stock 3 to 3.50, some up to 4. North Carolina around 2.25 to 2.75, poorer stock 2 dollars and under. A homegrown car from St. Louis sold for 2.50. Visiting butter and egg men list several names in New York May 23. Charters family birth noted in Los Angeles on May 22. Tennessee cherries ripe with early Richmond quotes at 6.40 per 24 quart crate in Cincinnati markets.
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New York
California
Virginia
North Carolina
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Tennessee
Ohio River
Ohio Valley
Richmond
Question of Making: Wine is Up to Congress
Washington May 23 Congress faces action on President Wilsons recommendation to lift wartime prohibition on wine and beer effective July 1. Dry supporters expect no change while others seek removal until constitutional amendment. Growers in California and Northern New York hope to turn this years grape crop into wine. The future of the wine market hinges on congressional decision.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
California
New York
California Fruits Are in Excellent Condition
Sacramento Calif May 23 Generally speaking all California fruits are in excellent condition Fall and winter rains left the trees and soil in fine condition for a good set of fruit and aside from a trifle late and below normal temperatures at blossom time the outlook could hardly be improved Early cherries will be a light crop but with a good rate crop the production promises to be equal to or larger than in 1918 Almonds show a full crop in some counties but very light in others all tending toward a larger production than last year when any previous crop was exceeded by more than 1 000 tons Apricots in the Bay counties failed to set a good crop owing to low temperatures and rain storms during the blossom period and will be a light output.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Bay
Hosmer Succeeds Lane in Turlock Bank and Farm Roles
F W Hosmer cashier of First National Bank is named successor to D F Lane as general manager of the T M G in Turlock California. Lane will stay to finalize cantaloupe preparations then take a three month vacation before entering the grain business and next season resuming fruit and cantaloupe work.
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W. Hosmer
D. F. Lane
Turlock
Calif
F. W. Hosmer
First National Bank
Lane
Cabbage Receipts Rise In New York Markets
Cabbage receipts are heavier as demand lags supply in New York. Prices span from 2.50 to 3.75 per crate with Florida Alabama Mississippi Virginia North and South Carolina and California stocks arriving. Some crates sell as high as 4 and 4.25, with PLL stock among the best offerings.
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New York
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
North
South Carolina
California
Ppl
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Imperial Valley
Vicious Interest
Hortcultural
D. C. Roper
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Department
Trade
Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce and Treasury
New York Mercantile Exchange
T. W. Hackworth
Mountain Grove
O. S. Mackey
Boston
W. Gregory
H. Farrington
Lowville
M. B. Fox
Mr. M. O'Keefe
Freak L. Hilmer
San Francisco
Dave Stahl
Gonzales
J. A. Smith
Hartford, Conn
H. C. Rogers
Charters
George A Charters, Jr
George Charters
South Western Avenue
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