Packer Wins Abe Schwartz Libel Suit in Five Day Trial
In Edinburgh Pennsylvania the Packer defeated Abe Schwartz in two libel actions over articles about Schwartz as a produce dealer. The jury returned verdicts for The Packer after a five day trial in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Schwartz claimed damages for lost business and damaged credit, alleging that reports in The Packer damaged his reputation and finances.
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Packer
Schwartz
Elinburgh
Abe ‘Awarts
Ker
Abe Schwartz
Desler
Pittsburgh
Snippers
J. J. Miller
Burt of Common Pleas
Allegheny
Arts
Kwarts
Duce
Hell
Gether
Ableounsel
the Co
J. Langfitt
Langtt & McIntosh
Hiable
Thomas F. Garrahan
Thecker
Chwartz
Whippers
Phwartz
Tey
Kwartz
A. Heater
Portland
Seth Wyse
Arch Old, O
John V. Kiser & Co
Cincinnati
Ncow
Abe
Leavben
Als
Tor
Ocoper
Jone
Aed
Commonwealth
Wilson
Wilson Produce Company
Youngetown
N. Y
G. H. Cothran
Schwarts
Aa Commission
New York
Lansfitt
Langfitt
A. Hester
Hobby & Read
Hester
Mr. Wyne
Erie Damage Claims Hoped By Shippers
Cincinnati reports Erie agents collecting damaged egg claims from shippers and promising payment on previously denied claims. The Packer notes no settlements yet as New York dock damage prompted reevaluation. Trade had expected Erie to settle on similar terms as others.
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New York
Cincinnati
Erie Railroad
Packer
Eric
Erie
Bum check purveyor J L Jennings dodges prosecution
J L Jennings posed as a Florida orange shipper and issued bum checks in Cincinnati Cleveland and other cities. Arrested in Mobile Alabama he was discharged for want of prosecution. A relative in Florida allegedly paid him out leaving creditors unpaid. The Cincinnati firm that cashed his check reports no payment received.
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Kansas City
J. L. Jennings
Florida
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Mobile
Als
Jennings
Bradentown
Fila
Packer
Packer Beale
Montgomery
Ala
Zennings
Lott Produce Company
Lott
J. Jennings
Iit
Cantaloupe men sued in $100000 suit in Chicago
A civil suit for 100000 was filed in district court by George S. Kunihiro a Imperial Valley California melon grower connected with Edward Byrnes. He claims 57 Japanese growers abandoned claims and accuses cantaloupe distributors of deception unlawful combination misbookkeeping withheld funds and unexamined books. Trade regards case as ridiculed and exchanges here pay little heed.
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Chicago
District Court
George S. Kunihiro
Imperial Valley
California
Edward Byrnes
Byrnes
Kunihiro
Cantaloupe Exchange
Bean growers probe prices and alleged market manipulation
Bean growers plan a conference tomorrow in Saginaw to challenge a depressed market amid suspicions of an artificial price cap by bean jobbers. An agent from the United States Bureau of Markets will attend to observe the situation.
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Michigan
Port Huron
Mich
Saginaw
Chacuge
United States Bureau of Markets
Turkey Prices and Weather Favorable for Chicago Poultry Market
Weather conditions remain favorable for shipping with liberal receipts anticipated before Thanksgiving. Turkeys traded mostly at 20c with potential drops to 18c if stock is ample. 22c possible with light receipts. Chickens, ducks, geese show varied moves. overall demand centers on immediate consumption for Thanksgiving.
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Chicago
New
Lie
Express
Soaeie
Ieee
Chicago Potatoes Firmer as Market Shows Gains
Chicago growers see a firmer potato market this week with prices rising from 40 45c to 45 47c and occasional cars at 50c. Dealers paid farmers 20 25c at country points as arrivals fluctuated through the week, buyers storing stock and market participants awaiting clearer demand.
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Chicago
Rover
Ft. O. B
English Taking Onions Markets See Heavy Yell Globes Contracts
New York reports buyers like Dennis Kimil Pope are purchasing yellow Globe onions heavily for December options. Lenion buyers have firmed deals in New York, Indiana, and Ohio as shippers await price movements. Local markets steady with yellow globes at 90 cents to $1.25 per bag. forecasts for December push to $1.50–$1.75 due to foreign demand. Fewer onions in storage than a year ago. California shipments up to 292 cars from Nov 1 to 18 with daily runs ranging 5 to 40 cars.
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New York
Dennis, Kimil
Look Out For Thurman in Jacksonville Ill
A complaint filed by Thompson Produce Company accuses a man calling himself C. O. Thurman of soliciting orders for potatoes, taking a second load after promising payment, then disappearing. Similar complaints have come from Hannibal, Missouri.
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Jacksonville
Ill
C. O. Thurman
Thompson Produce Company
Thurman
Thompson Company
Hannnibal
Chicago egg market held steady with firm demand for fancy eggs
In Chicago on November 20 the egg market showed limited change from the prior week. Fresh firsts advanced modestly early, fan cy now laid eggs remained in demand, ordinary stock stayed sluggish, and storage eggs stayed steady to firm. Receipts totaled 4,202 to 8,107 cases across days, with prices for April extras around 24% to 25% cents and firsts about 21% to 29 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
Eust
Missouri
Kalamazoo Celery Growers Face Shortage This Thanksgiving
Kalamazoo Michigan November 20 Most celery growers completed trenching before recent cold weather risking total losses for those who did not. Tops discolored frosts, stalks off color and rusty, ground needs thawed before market. A few warm days could ruin 15 percent more. Shipments down 40 percent this week signaling a shortage for Thanksgiving. Prices firm 14 to 18 cents per dozen fob. Golden Heart nearing exhaustion. California and Louisiana movement noted. Three to four cars daily with increases late in the week.
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Kalamazoo
Mid
Chicago Deasers
Decatur
Comatock
Portage
California
Louisiana
Demurrage charge debate dominates Chicago session
A two day demurrage conference in Chicago, attended by leaders of the fruit and produce trades, discussed amending national car demurrage rules. The group endorsed changes with modifications, urging railroads to curb car peddling and allow diverted cars to be exempted, aiming to cut demurrage costs. Public authorities set a January 29 deadline for final ICC action.
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Chicago
American Railway Association
Trust and Produce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Association
J. C. Lincoln
National Indutrial Traffic League
R. French
National League of Commission Merchants
R. H. Pennington
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
W. L. Wagner
W. D. Tidwell
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
C. E. McNeill
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
National Industrial Traffic League
J. T. Ronan
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
W. A. Shoemaker
New York State Cold Storage Association
Apple exports report week ending last Saturday
New York reports 73,149 barrels of apples shipped for the week ending last Saturday, up from 66,347 a year earlier. Major outlets include New York 19,046 and Boston 13,202, with Montreal 23,632 Portland Maine 6,012 and Halifax 11,239. An additional 27,458 boxes of apples were exported that week.
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New York
Boster
Montreal
Portland
Halifax
Potatoes Exempt From 5 Dollar Friction Charge
Chicago reports a new tariff supplement exempts potato shipments from the five dollar refrigerator charge on all U. R. T. cars. The exemption applies after December 2 on shipments routed via any line, ending prior exceptions for Wabash routes. The Packer article spurred Wabash to issue the updated rule.
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Chicago
Prank Lines
Wabash
California Oranges Dominate Chicago Fruit Market Signals
In Chicago this week California oranges stayed active and prices edged higher with carlot quotes around 3.50 to 3.25 per box. Florida carets and grapefruits held steady, lemons showed decline, and overall demand favored California fruit despite some slower lemon trade.
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Chicago
California
Florida
J D Key Charged With Snelling Unfunded Checks
Denver November 20 J D Key of J D Key & Co was arrested about two weeks ago on a complaint from Montezuma County apple growers. Checks drawn on funds not available were used after Key claimed he was misled by St Phlegar who allegedly purchased apples beyond authorized amounts. Key has been in county jail for two weeks awaiting trial. He claims total innocence.
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Lj. D. Key
Denver
J. D. Key
J. D. Key & Co
Montezuma County
Kia
Checke
Key
St. Phlegar
Chinese Egg Shipment Sparks Seattle Market Action
A consigned shipment of Chinese eggs is headed to Seattle with wholesale price at 2.26 per dozen. Local robbers protest the marketing move claiming 200 tons of shell‑less frozen eggs are being sold to bakers as eastern eggs at 12 1/2 cents per dozen, prompting concern over mislabeling.
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Seattle
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