New Yorks Department of Food and Markets Debates Open Auction Sales
The piece reports on Commissioner Dillon of New York State Department of Food and Markets defending open auction sales of shippers fruit. It notes disputes with peach shipper Rogers and criticism from The Packer and Rural New Yorker about the department’s credit and auction practices, including a claim that prices below market value were used to justify a business shift.
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New York
Dillon
New York State Department of Food and Markets
Rogers
Ibion
N. Y
Department of God and Markets
Packer
Gillett
Rovers
Firthermore
Brook
Mr. Gillett
Packerman
D. C
D. C.gillett
E. C. Gillett
I. G. Gillett
Mr. Dillon
New- Yorker
Department
Trade
New-Yorker
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Ogers
Department of Food’ and Markets
Rochester
New York State
Pruit
Department of Food and Markets
Chicago Apple Market Holds Steady Amid Lighter Arrivals
The Chicago apple market was barely steady as arrivals shrank. Western box apples fetched strong colors but high prices reduced demand. much barrel stock moved to cold storage. No.1 Jonathan barrels sold around 8.25 to 3.25 per unit, with Michigan Baldwins 1.50 to 2.25, and Grimes Golden 2.75 to 3.00, while extra fancy boxes brought 1.75 to 2.25 for Jonathan and Rome Beauty 1.60 to 1.75.
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Chicago
Michigan Baldwins
Grimes
Rome
Trouble Ahead for Shippers of Immature Citrus Fruit
Los Angeles reports federal authorities will seize and hold immature citrus shipments from Florida and California if there is any suspicion of artificial coloring. While the Agriculture Department says it lacks jurisdiction over uncolored green fruit, investigations can delay shipments and cause losses as inspectors examine whether fruit has been sweated or improperly treated.
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Los Angeles
Florida
California
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Eac
Mharket
Apple Exports Show Surge Over Last Year
New York reports apple exports from all ports for the week ending November 6 at 651,207 barrels, vastly above the 75,941 barrels shipped in the same week last year. Boxes are counted at three to the barrel, with actual box exports to Europe totaling 18,684.
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New York
Europe
The Franzen Family Fraud in Butter and Eggs Trade
The Packer notes inquiries about Mrs Franzen of Akron Pa from Western butter and egg shippers. The Franze n couple operated at Ephrata Pa for years, using Herman R Franzen’s name at times. Investigations show the husband leads the firm while stationery lists Mrs Franzen. The Packer has reported on their unfair treatment of shippers in three prior years.
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New York
Packer
Franzen
Akron
Branzens
Potato Convention Opens In Marinette Wisconsin
The fourth annual Wisconsin Potato Growers Association convention opens Wednesday in Marinette for three days with a major speakers lineup on timely potato industry topics. An extensive potato exhibit will accompany the meeting and entries for prizes will be accepted until Tuesday night November 16.
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Wisconsin Association
Marinette
Wis
Wisconsin Potato Growers’ Association
Lestrades File Schedules Show Large Liabilities
Lestrade Brothers butter exporters at 195 Duane street indicted by a federal grand jury in July filed schedules listing liabilities of 220132 and assets of 119516. Princis W. Lestrade shows 242505 liabilities and 698 assets in a New York Produce Exchange membership. James W. Lestrade has liabilities of 465875.
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New York
Lestrade Brothers
Duane Street
Federal Grand Jury
Princis W
Lestrade
New York Produce Exchange
James W. Lestrade
Cantaloupe Growers Sue Distributors in Multi Court Action
The suit by Japanese cantaloupe growers against several distributors, filed in Chicago and Pittsburgh, stalled as defendants moved to demur and stay evidence. Judge Hollister urged consolidating proceedings in one court as Byrnes promotes the case with press stunts and new filings in three federal districts.
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Cincinnati
George
Kunihiro
Imperial Valley
United States
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Edward Byrnes
Guy W. Mallon
Hollister
Byrnes
Robert A. Tafit
Tait
Cantaloupe Truet
Cantaloupe growers sue Western Cantaloupe Exchange in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh a equity suit filed in 1915 seeks 1.8 million dollars in damages from the Western Cantaloupe Exchange and others. Japanese grower Kunihiro of Brawley and California growers accuse the defendants of controlling output and causing waste and losses, with Attorney Robert Taft among the counsel for the plaintiff and Special Master Anna Beatty presiding.
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California
Sut Thayvie
Pittsburgh
George
Kunihiro
Brawley
Calif
Charles H.1 Sachs
Frick
Anna R. Beatty
Packer
M. QO. Coggins Company
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Lyon-Coggins Company
Samuel
Robert A. Taft
Sachs
Exchange
Butter and Egg Stocks Increase in Freezers and Graders
National Warehousemen's report covering 45 large warehouses shows November 1 butter in freezers at 77,913,000 pounds, up from 54,478,000 a year ago, an increase of 23,435,000. Egg holdings total 2,826,000 cases, up from 2,328,000, a rise of 428,000 cases.
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New York
Cabbage trade more active as cold weather boosts demand
Chicago buyers report improved cabbage demand this week with heavy movement. Prices mostly steady at 3 to 3.50 per ton at Wisconsin points. Dealers store ample stock, partners earning 1.40 to 2 per ton, and loads move readily.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
New Trial Granted in Eye Damage Case Seattle
The Diamond Ice and Storage Company receives a new trial in the suit brought by H. L. Klock & Co. for damages to eggs at the defendant plant. Plaintiffs sought 1000 dollars with a secured settlement of 938 dollars after a jury awarded a larger amount, a ruling that the jury overstepped its jurisdiction in fixing damages.
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Seattle
Diamond Ice and Storage Company
H. L. Klock & Co
Storage eggs could be misrepresented as fresh, warns official
Food and Markets Commissioner John J. Dillon circulated warnings to New York retailers about storage eggs sold as fresh. The document cites 75,000 cases weekly moving as fresh, with storage eggs bought locally to meet demand. It notes high storage costs, price marks up to 60 cents per dozen, and calls for enforcement and cooperation to prevent mislabeling.
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Food Commissioner's
Ork
John J. Dillon
Department of Food and Markets
New York
H. A. Emerson
New York City
S. Butter
Egg Commission
Dillon
Jersey City
New York State
Potato Crop Estimates for 1915 and Comparisons
The United States potato yield for 1915 is estimated at 359,253,000 bushels, down from a prior estimate of 368,151,000 bushels issued a month earlier. The 1914 crop was 405,921,000 bushels, with a five year average of 956,627,000 bushels.
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U.S
United States
Seattle Exchange Suspends Operations For Cantalope Season
Seattle Fruit and Vegetable Exchange votes to suspend business and close its office on December 1 until the cantaloupe season opens. Manager George W. Dyer cites a post grape season potato price war as making cash buying against consignments impractical amid rumors of a federal investigation into jobbers rules. Pittsburgh Produce Exchange Club elects officers including William R. Woodward as president and Albert M. Travis as chairman of the board.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle Fruit and Vegetable Exchange
George W. Dyer
WSS
Clay Allen
United States
United States District Attorney
California
Pittsburgh Exchange Club
Pittsburgh
Produce Exchange Club
William R. Woodward
Joseph Flaherty
Harry Keally
Albert M. Travis
Samuel C. Facer
Cecil C. Spencer
Harry W. Kurtz
Chester Franzell
Robert L. Troop
French's Western Trip Heads Toward Midwest Meetings
Business Manager French of the National League left for a western trip, planning to attend a branch League meeting in Indianapolis November 16 to organize the January national convention. He will visit Knoxville and Nashville Tennessee and Evansville Indiana, and join a Chicago National Industrial Traffic League meeting November 17 with R G Phillips, secretary of the International Apple Shippers Association.
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French
New York
National League
Indianapolis
Knoxeville
Nashville
Tenn
Evaneville
Ind
Aso
National Industrial Traffic League
Chicago
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Fresh eggs in Chicago market show scarce supply and firm demand
Chicago reports strong weekly activity in fresh eggs with lighter receipts, high interest, and limited available stock. Fresh firsts reached 30 to 30 1/2 cents, with storage eggs slow. daily receipts ranged from 1,912 to 3,327 cases as dealers foresee only limited price rises.
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Chicago
Texas Turkeys Rush to Kentucky Markets
Lexington reports heavy movement of dressed turkeys as Kentucky inventories tighten. Crop estimates forecast 60 to 70 percent of last year with fewer birds on the market. Prices opened at live weight per pound with some 2 cent rises in competitive districts. A special turkey train will depart Ohio River crossing for New England and seaboard markets the Monday before Thanksgiving.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Ohio River Crossing
New England
Seaboard
Henry Sloan's Case in Buffalo Federal Court
Henry Sloan of Kansas City faces arraignment in Buffalo Federal Court on interstate shipment of adulterated eggs. Witnesses subpoenaed in Kansas City may stay home as government signals possible compromise. Rumor says Sloan may plead guilty to avoid prison.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Henry Sloan
Kansas City
Sloan
Second Failure of Bernstein Brothers Quits Trade
The H. Bernstein Produce Company has gone into receivership after owing local jobbers about $15,000. Charles Haas was appointed receiver by the court. This recalls the Bernstein Brothers failure about eight years ago.
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Cleveland
H. Bernstein Produce Company
Itta
Charles Haas
Bernteln Brothers
Harry Earl Gardner Found in Anaheim California
Harry Earl Gardner formerly of the Gardner Fruit Company in Anaheim has been located after disappearing in July. A letter from Cuba received by his wife confirms his where abouts.
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Harry Earl Gardner
Anaheim
Calif
The
Gardner Fruit Company
Mr. Zorn to Sell Arizona Oranges in New York
Victor L. Zorn named exclusive selling agent for the Arizona Orange Association of Phoenix. The first Navels for shipment arrive about December 6. Shipments run three cans weekly for six weeks. Zorn notes rapid color development and exceptionally fine quality this year.
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Mr. Zorn
Arizona
New York
Victor L. Zorn
Arizona Orange Association of Phoenix
Ariz
Dillon's auction and market notes
Dillon's egg circular and market notes cover diverse commodity items across the country. Cantaloupe, Chicago egg and New York citrus trends blend with butter and egg stocks, Texas turkeys, Wisconsin potato conventions, cabbage activity, and various regional market updates including Seattle, Chicago, Pittsburg, and New York exchanges. The Pink Sheet verdict is set aside amid libel scrutiny and missing funds from a key witness.
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Dillon
Chicago
New York
Texas
Wisconsin
Bernstein
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Ike Kohn
Supremes Court
Goff
Kohn
Pink Sheet
Harry Kennard
New York Citrus Market Reports Mixed Fruit Arrivals
Florida grapefruit eased as receipts rose while California oranges saw strong demand. Prices for various fruit ranged from $2.75 to $8.55 per box, with early week strength fading by Thursday. Porto Rico and Florida grapefruit influenced market declines, and Sicily lemons moved slowly with some lots selling at $2.50 to $3 for 80s firsts. Sixty one cars of California oranges were shipped with Valencia prices strong then easing.
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New York
Florida
Porto Rico
San Pedro
Sicily
Verdillis
California
Florida Growers Urged to Act on One-Sided Citrus Inspect
New York dispatch reports Florida shippers of oranges and grapefruit face a one sided enforcement of the Green Fruit Act. federal inspection is lacking while Porto Rico and Cuba fruit enters New York markets. October 1 to November 6 arrivals of Porto Rico fruit reached 149 388 boxes versus 68 118 last year. Florida receipts for October 1 to November 5 stood at 9 834 boxes against 68 923 last year. California and Southern California citrus shipments are listed with weekly totals in cars and counties, showing ongoing movement of oranges lemons and grapefruit.
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Florida
Porto Rico
Cuba
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