Denver firm Bradley & Co. under scrutiny in inquiry
Denver May 24 inquiry by The Packerman into Bradley & Co known for high quotations on ages poultry and fruits developed nothing to prove the firm worthy of shippers confidence. Bradley and Co formerly at Fifteenth and Blake now on Market street with Mr Bradley stating his quota tion card gave all the information he desired to make known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Packerman
Bradley & Co
Fifteenth
Blake Streets
Market Street
Bradley
Alreet
First National Bank
Bradley, & Co
Nis
Kansas City
Packer
Warrisburg
Harrisburg Concern
Denver Concern
Potato Market Decline Sparks Dealers to Reorganize
In Texas on May 2, 1907 growers note a sharp drop in potato prices from 150 to 139-? cents as demand shifts. Producers say they will revert to selling through commission merchants on the field to safeguard interests, while maintaining stock of carrots for sale when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bene
Tex
United States
Ilka
Kanssy City
Florida
Texas
Floridas
Cobden
C.C. Landis
Louisianna
Reaay
Hayesville, Jr
Claiborn
Webster Aeshes
Homer
Kens
H. Braselton
W. W. Devil
J. H. Tinsley
W. H. Waller
J. W. Sale
George Green
H, Braselton
W. C. Flynt
Kent
Rhodes & Sons
Handwritten Fraud Claims and Market Notes Darken 1902 Pa Case
A fragmentary report describes a 1902 Harrisburg Pa handwriting fraud tied to Bradley Co and a Wichita-like confusion. It notes cautious cash-in-advance practice, limited firm disclosure, and questions about the firm’s credibility amid volatile market signals and a broad potato price drop.
Frank Bescher Sued Over Unpaid Cabbage Shipment
Legal action filed in a local court against Frank Bescher to recover debts from a cabbage shipment of 6 crates sent May 26, 1902, by W. P. Baugham of Washington. The Excelsior Springs Fruit & Produce Co. and Bradley & Co. are tied to the case with claims of responsibility and unpaid accounts amid dealer partnerships and express company involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Harrisburg
Frank Bescher
Ac P. Baugham
Washington
Bradley & Co
Excelsior Springs
Baugham
Fit& Produce Co
Charley Kerrs Welcome Visitor in Kansas City
Charley Kerr a Chicago produce trader and well known figure in the West visited the Kansas City market on Wednesday. He has many friends in Kansas City who enjoy his brief stops lasting a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Kerrs
Kansas City
Charley Kerr
Chicago
Bradley & Co Fake Claim Exposed In 1902 Harrisburg Case
An August 1902 dispute revolves around Bradley & Co alleging a cabbage sale debt of 675 dollars. The firm planted a claim via attorney E B Mitchell, but directors failed to locate the debtor or any directory listing. Mitchell later deemed the claim uncollectible and the debtor as gone from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley & Co
E B. Mitchell
Harrisburg
Mitchell
Bradley
Oppose More Buildings On New Kansas City Market Ground
Kansas City dealers sign a petition urging the city not to erect stalls or stores on the new market block north of the current market. The action stems from condemnation hearings and plans to use wagons for market gardeners. The Block Concern quits due to disputes over potatoes and unpaid shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
City
Audh
Money in Advance 18 Best Way Kansas City May
Frequent complaints reach The Packer about E R Hayes who handles money in advance poorly. The column urges shippers to choose firms wisely and notes Hayes’ past issues with settlements. Also contains reports from Spencer Oklahoma Monett Missouri and Texan markets on potato and berry shipments, prices, and quality, plus farm notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Packer
Ship- Rees
E. R. Hayes
Hayes
Mulrooney Ryan Clark Co Goes Into Liquidation
J R Donohue appointed trustee to wind up the affairs of Mulrooney Ryan Clark Co which has entered liquidation. Creditors in Minneapolis and St Paul supportive. assets listed at 13 400 with liabilities 3 000. Agreement mailed to creditors confirms Donohue as trustee and settlement to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
J. R. Donohue
Mulrooney, Ryan & Clark Co
Minneapolis
Donohue
Keller Opens in Pewaukee Amid Insolvency Rumors
Milwaukee reports expose D Keller of Keller Bros Co as central figure in a failed Milwaukee firm. The Pewaukee venture faces doubt as creditors press for full settlement. Attorney James P Broughton cites $22,095.95 owed with assets at $7,674.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Wis
D. Keller
Keller Bros. & Co
Milwaukee
Pewaukee
Keller, Bros. & Co
Milwaukee Fruit and Produce Exchange
Keller
Los Angeles Hearing On Express Firms Probe
California shippers allege Wells Fargo and other express firms act as merchandisers. A federal inquiry led by US Attorney Lawler for the Interstate Commerce Commission seeks facts from Produce Exchange and fruit and vegetable groups to determine if express carriers may sell goods or have agents do so. A hearing date is pending amid claims of coercive competition and regulatory potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
United States
Lawler
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wells-Fargo Co
California
Western Fruit
Agsn
Wells- Fargo Co
Express
Express Company
Sherchanghing
Commerce Commissioners
District Attorney’s Office
The
Produce Exchange
California Citrus Union
California Vegetable Union
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
He Uelle
Earee Co. Poacal
New Mexico
Ar- Pizona
Chicago
F. G. Finlayson
Deas- Angeles
Mediam
Market Report on Vegetables and Fruits From Various States
Chicago May 15 report shows vegetable trade weak with cabbage prices steady to firm and heavy demand for Florida tomatoes mixed with Texas and Mississippi arrivals. Illinois asparagus prices firm to easy, while sweet corn and beans market uneven. Banana company litigation noted in Montgomery with asset sale petitions denied. Gadsden and Steele peach growing notes forecast shipments starting June and July. Onion market firmer in Cincinnati and potato values in Ohio valley weakening with Texas Triumphs common in 100-pound sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Texas
Gibson &, Draughon
Chicago
Perries
Crystal Springs
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mets
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Alabama
Rose
Peerless
Baltz and Diederichs deny control of Chicago Cheese Co
Baltz and Diederichs declare they were only employees in the firm and dispute claims of running the Chicago Cheese Co long ago. They insist their new Baltz and Diederichs arrangement is for business convenience and deny outside interests. Robt A N Baltz is not part of the firm but is president of the Wisconsin Dairy Farms Co. A. Becker, a local produce dealer, is placed on parole on a peace bond to June 14 after an incident near Clark and South Water streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Chicago Chasey Co- Chicago
Baltz & Diederichs
South Water Street
Packer
Otto Diederichs
Boris Viederichia
Chas
Baltz
Old Chicago Cheese Co
Chicago Cheexe Co
Ballz & Diederichs
Balt & Diederiche
Rolt
A. N. Baltz
Chas. Baltz
Robt
A.N. Baltz
Baltz & Diederscche
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Co
State Street
Chicago
F. A. Becker
South
Clark Street
Becker
Wills
Clark
South Water
Lemon brokers blamed for fake Sicilian lemons in New York
Cincinnati May 2 The Packer reports a large fruit jobbing firm warns interior buyers may have faced fake Sicilian lemons shipped through New York brokers. The note recalls vigilance against repeated schemes and cites a German proverb about being fooled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praerecese
Cincinnati
West
New York City
Sicily
New York
Newark
Marietta Judge Predicts Peach Opra Crop Output
George F. Gober, a supreme court judge in Marietta Georgia and a major peach grower, writes The Packer predicting the oporch crop will total 1000 to 1200 cars from the east and that shipments may reach 50 to 750 cars with plans to ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gober
Marietta
Packer
Cincinnati
George F. Gober
Supreme Courts
Eae
Louisville Market Fruits and Vegetables See Healthy Demand
In Louisville Kentucky on May 24 the produce market is in healthy condition with ample receipts and no shortage. Southern vegetables arrive to meet demand at solid prices while Florida tomatoes and citrus tighten. New Orleans potatoes and old potatoes vary in supply with prices rising. Poultry and eggs stay strong with slight shortages as eggs ship to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monett
Waller
Tex
Agsn
N. N. Hoover
John C. Mayer
Louisville
Texas
Tennessee
New Orleans
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
California
New York
Bankruptcy Petition Filed In Pembroke Produce Co Case
Pembroke Kentucky May 34 A bankruptcy petition is filed naming Pembroke Produce Co with assets of 3433 and unknown liabilities The firm previously stirred egg shipping circles by paying high prices and planning a New York market train that was not shipped due to egg shortages The company began business last fall and its moves drew attention from trade press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaue
Pembroke
Pembroke Produce Co
New York
Slow service and tariff fight on Q and C berries
Cincinnati May 2 A Interstate Commerce Commission hearing exposed the Q and C railroad's slow delivery of berries to northern markets. Officials admitted eleven hour schedule delays and contested tariff changes raising minimum crates from 19 to 20 with higher charges, while customers seek refunds. The case highlights disputed rates and service quality affecting shippers and the American Fruit Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Pittsburg
Interstate Commerce Commission
John D. Cunningham
American Frust Union
Cunningham
Cincinnati Southern Railway Co
I . Scarinniey
Sherman
A. P. Lawhead & Co
Southern Express Co
Express
Ohio River
Avera
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Khown
Iti
Vera
Rely Baejey
Tarrisbu
A. Coulson
Exselsior Concern
Block Concern
M. Block & Co
Jue Valitse Ag
Topeka
Kae
Spencer
Okla
Horton
Kansas
Houston
J. C. Mangham
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Mulrooney, Ryan, & Clark Co
Keller Bros & Co
Elbertas
Acarce
Trond Tennesste
Minsiesi
Arkansas
Mississippa
Indiana
Missouri
Illinois
Ilinois
Uimore
Injana
Union, Fruit Auction Co
Panchox
Lindale
B. W. Barnett
Jacob Woodruff
Dr. Cheaney
Mr. Alexander
James Matthis
G. H.miller
American Banana C To
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
J. F. Ross
Motile
American Banana Co
H. L. McConnell
American Baniana Co
Costa Rica
Misalenippi
Ackerman
Miss
Pagker
R. K. Prewett
Gadsden
BR. Smith
Elberta
C. McDaniel
Mr. Smith
Mr. McDaniel
B. Gadsden
Steele
Smith & Slout
Mark Ball
Jesse Shaw
Cisero Comarson
James Tramel
Smith & Oat
Deer Park
Aln
Johm Cornellson
Reeves
Evergreen
Aiji
dJohn Cunningam
Corre
Nent
Kentucky
Ohio
May
A. WU. Chaney
Des Moines
Isa
Cal
Archer, Fla
John Curren & Co
Weil-Brockman Co
J. B. Hammer & Co
West Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wis
Dayton
G. W. Spivey
McDonald Bros
Grovwera
Bolivar, Tenn
Bolivar
D. Newburn
John BR. Black
J. FP. Mitchell
Deke Flexner
T. PB. Campbell
W. J. Savage
Louis Nuckolls
John Rack
Dayton, Tenn, Shipn
Aseuvering
Mans
Ellis
Rome
Dwight
John Cornelson
Waldo
Clyde
S. A. Sampsel
Maple Corner Fruit Farm
Humboldt, Tenn
Nashville
John F. Ankenbauer
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