05 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1910
Page
1
Lake Charles report notes movers and shippers wary of the Packer scheme. Band of swindlers targeted express deliveries, with packers warned, and shipments from Texas and Louisiana affected. Authorities and express companies scrutinized operations as counterfeits and inflated prices emerged in the regional trade.
Fragmented OCR lists crops and conditions across Florida and nearby states. Mentions onions potatoes sweet potatoes tomatoes corn and peppers with references to markets in Tampa Bradenton Manatee county Lake View Knoxville and Sanford. Indicates steady demand and offerings amid crop reports and commodity prices.
A 1910 account details a fraudulent deal involving Cloiatl Dealer Wases, Wiried shipments, and Leverane of Cincinnati. The narrative follows failed consignments, claims of losses totaling 315, and letters between parties, with accusations of misrepresentation and broken commitments across Harbors and paper notices.
A complaint in Dawson Georgia charges the Dawson Commission Co with unpaid freight and disputed charges amid a complex exchange involving William Meklin of Dinsmore Montana and Whe Packer. The case details price per crate, shipping quantities, and attempted remedies as the parties seek prompt settlement and full response.
A California auction idea draws interest from independent shippers in Los Angeles. Two secret meetings discussed forming a citrus fruit trust with a Pavitie cast auction name. A committee was appointed to approach larger packers and report back at the next gathering.
Antonia Zucca, a leading New York Italian importer and former treasurer of the New York Prat exchange, was indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of defrauding the government with false weights in shipments. Bail set at 85,000. arraignment before Judge Martin, case likely to plead next week.
Federal officials accuse BT Beni Co of mislabeling butter as shipped to Philadelphia on October 1. Nearly thirty crates of butter, each 30 pounds, were seized at Nice & Refresher’s and another location. Butter remains in custody of the United States marshal pending examination.
An American firm, the Pack er in France, received a letter from St Pol de Leon France by M O Cog Kins Co. The writer, a prominent exporter of artichokes, asks how to handle shipments to New York. He notes a large artichoke crop in France and requests details on varieties, quality, and shipping months. He seeks guidance on which consignors can manage delivery and routes to the United States, highlighting January to mid-April as key period for shipments to New York.
Fragmented report details turkey production in Kentucky with prices rising over the past two years and producers resuming close cooperation. It notes large dressers negotiating with cold storage firms, hints at market manipulation rumors, and mentions planned summer consolidation efforts by Co. Gian and others to stabilize supply and prices.
In New Orleans, growers report solid demand for fresh vegetables with favorable weather aiding crops like lettuce onions and carrots. Prices vary by item with shallots selling at 45 per dozen and parsley between 8 and 4 per unit while deliveries to markets expected within a week.
A garbled report discusses Hoffman, a butler, and a shipper network linked to St Louis operators. It describes fuel shipments, alleged leakage schemes, and federal scrutiny over shipping settlements and possible price controls. Multiple names and places appear, including North Fourth Street and St Louis, with warnings of drastic action to curb piracy.
Decreasing receipts of fresh eggs keep the Kansas City market firm this week as stocks move slowly. Weather remains mild with rain and damp conditions limiting demand. poultry prices hold steady and spring orb ducks show modest activity amid cautious buying.
Market notes from New York on November 4 describe fluctuating cream and milk prices with packing stock steady. Reports mention selling at lower rates in bulk with diverse items and quantities observed, reflecting cautious activity in the dairy trade.
Chicago reports a steady but firm week for fresh eggs with higher quotations. Receipts were light and prices advanced on late sales, with Firsts and current season eggs offered at improved levels amid sparse offerings and firm demand.
A garbled report from Chicago outlines poultry sales and rising prices amid uncertain spring demand. Mentions fluctuating fowl demand, cage rearing, and weather effects on live poultry supplies. Histories of market cycles suggest prices may climb as spring production resumes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions events and names with scattered references to a city, holidays, and deliveries. Several garbled phrases suggest notes about local items, a parade or notices, and a Friday freight change. No coherent person or organization facts emerge for a solid summary.
A fragmented report from Chicago markets describes butter buyers and packers reacting to price shifts. It notes large buyers seeking top grades, limited containers, and fluctuating early-season demand as government policy and tariffs influence trade.
Disrupted cross coast freight operations loom as New York Express Service negotiates labor tensions and potential shutdowns. Jersey docks and Philadelphia Newark channels voice readiness to reroute, with shipper groups pressing for action while crews threaten slowdowns and protests.
Fragmentary report on Almeria grape shipments and prices. Mentions 175,000 grapes sold or transported this market week, with references to barrels and wholesale activity. Notes some uncertainty over names and figures, but indicates active fruit trade and market turnover.
A Philadelphia week reports Mauven prison sex trade cases with several defendants sentenced to prison terms. The trial centers on illegal sales and the new pure food provisions affecting waxes and articles sold at marked prices. Courts will review the convictions as dealers across the country watch.
Plan outlines a league meeting hosted by local branch members at the Edison hotel on Tuesday evening. Discussion covered upcoming convention logistics, hotel accommodations, and preparations. several reservations and travel details were noted, with emphasis on securing early bookings and entertainment plans for attendees.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a muddled race or event with names Ada Kate and Corinne plus various garbled terms. It mentions Loumbee and Gareepee but lacks coherent details.
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