Fight over express companies' grip on fruit trade advances
Chicago hearing before Special Examiner Brown exposes alleged abuses by express firms in buying shipping chores and controlling perishable fruit markets. Testimony from Western Fruit Jobbers' Association and witnesses from United States Express Co. highlights commissions, coaching, and questionable orders while underscoring risks to growers, shippers, and consumers.
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Chicago
Big Express
Interstate Commerce Commission
Order and Commission
Lrantic
Expresa
Gibralter
Kansas City
Omahe
Diapute
Express
Western Fruit
Wm. Gaines
Omaha
J. Bauer
Wathenacus
Bauer
Gaines
Sng
Mir. Bauer
W. T. Jones
United States
Jones
UC. E. Weat
Order and Commission Department of the United States Express Co
O. H. Oliphant
Patoka
Ind
Vather
Oliphant
Fargo
Hye
Mr. Oliphant
Express Companies
Cuprent
M. D. Juawerees
Goileltor
United States Foxpress Company
Ines of
Thigh Valley
Lehigh
Lawrence
Ience
Examiner
Wrence
Pet
Lehigh Valley
Qir
Guinea
United States Expres Co
Lawrence End
Sl Oe
RE. M. Ferguson
du Jat
Western Fruit Jovbers
Alan
Transportation Committee
Ferguson
Dealera
Mr. Ferguson
Attorney Green
Brown
Green
Co. O. West
United States Express Co
Ines
West
Order and Commission Department of Hispany
Vest
Order and Commission Department
United Statesexpress Co
Bfr
Itia
Or & Commission House
Stockton
Wells, Fargo & Co
Pacific Express Co
Association
Itate Commerce Commission
Congress
Agen
Late Bargains in Apples and Weaker Western Markets
Rochester news notes a money market slump depresses western New York apple dealings with losses for speculators and growers. Prices fall from 3.50–4.00 to 2.75–3.60 per barrel. some No 1 stock sold around 2.05. Dealers shift fruit to storage while outlook remains uncertain. Vegetable markets weaken with potatoes, cabbage, and onions dropping. beans and peas hold, butter and eggs steady amid tight supply.
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Rochester
New York
Gotham
Vermont
Hudson
New Jersey
Connecticut
Applen Ih
Syracuse
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Fewer Carlots Dig Turkeys as Shipments Hit Record Lows
Reports from Kentucky, Tennessee, southern Ohio and Indiana indicate carlot turkey shipments to seaboard markets have fallen to about half the prior level. Dressers paid varying prices, with some districts receiving near last year’s rates, while others saw lower returns. Weather aided stock movement though overall volume remained weaker, and storage and regional demand influenced prices across the Midwest and East coast.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohiot
Southern
Hiana
Seaboard
Oply
Ohio
New York
New Eovania
Gallatin
Lotu
Cincine
Ohio Valley
Ra Fe
Boston
Florida oranges show slow demand in Ohio Valley markets
Cincinnati reports weak Florida orange demand this week, with many cars waiting to be diverted. Crop is short with irregular bloom, little decay in fruit, and prices pressured by tight money and excess early fruit. Receipts favor small sizes while large sizes command premiums as shipments mix with seedlings and grapefruit.
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Cincinnati
Florida
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
Washington
Progress Stalls as Emerson, Marlow, & Co. Remain in Receivership
Chicago November 23. Emerson, Marlow, & Co. still in receivership four weeks after bankruptcy. No new creditor meetings since November 14. Schedule of liabilities pending. no action beyond tentative steps. Lease on the former premises reportedly near expiration. solvency unchanged. Receiver G. Gardner traveled to New York to check claims. Without quick action, creditors may demand the immediate filing of the overdue schedule.
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Chicago
Emerson, Marlow, & Co
South Water Street
Emerson, Marlow & Co
G. Gardner
New York
Market Report from Chi Auction House This Week
Auction receipts fell slightly with offerings of Cornichon and Emperor grapes in fair demand. Cornichon averaged about $1.10 and Emperor up to $2 for Yancy goods. Tokays were few and poor quality around $1. The Union at Auction listed trays of persimmons about $1.24 each.
New Orleans Vegetables Demand Rises as Crops Recover
New Orleans reports a thaw in vegetable shipments with truckers moving lettuces parsley okra and other crops north. Cold weather hurt beans but overall stocks are up and prices for onions cabbage and potatoes hold steady while poultry and eggs see modest changes as cash flow tightens due to clearing house currency limits.
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New Orleans
New York
Louisiana
Louisville
Sandlers
New Orlwany
Obie Hothouse Growers Letter to The Packer
A reader from Obie Hothouse Growers writes to The Packer dated November 19, 1967. He encloses $1 for a year's subscription and notes missing last week's issue and mail delivery problems. He explains growing two acres of vegetables with about 75,000 feet under glass and reports working on greenhouse vegetables, though the letter includes garbled text.
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Woreay, v
Packer
Oponent
Heavy Receipts Push Chicago Poultry Market Down Significantly
Heavy arrivals in Chicago last week pushed the poultry market down several points with hens and springs trading around 7 to 7 1/2 cents. Weather kept buyers cautious, though dealers expect prices to recover after Thanksgiving. Dressed turkeys brought 16 to 18 1/2 cents for average and fancy stock, while sweaty stock sold slowly amid unsettled conditions.
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Chicago
Springs &c
Owever
Moe
Variety of Tomatoes Offered in Chicago Market
In Chicago on November 2 the tomato supply came from Canada Florida and California. Florida fruit was poor and selling slowly due to heat damaged crates. Prices ranged up to 2.80 per crate with California baskets and Canada hothouse tomatoes selling at assorted 11 pound lots.
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Chicago
Canada
Florida
California
Apple Market Weakens As Large Bulk Stock Moves Slowly
In Cincinnati on November 23, seven bulk apple cars with stock from Michigan New York and Pennsylvania entered markets showing a weaker tone. Receivers pack the best stock while surplus fruit sells for 1.25 to 2.50 per barrel. much packed stock goes to cold or dry storage. Barrel fruit moves slowly at 3.3 to 4 per barrel depending on kind and quality. Ohio valley reports confirm heavy bulk receipts this season with a large western crop.
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Cincinnati
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio Valley
Winter Nellis pears fetch price per box in town
A fragment reports pear prices for winter varieties at about 2.76 dollars per box. The note mentions dwindled stock and local availability in the market.
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Inter Nellis
Cincinnati Market Sees Higher Fresh Egg Prices
Cincinnati Nevada market reports a surge in fresh gathered eggs with arrivals moving at full prices. Demand clears stock quickly as one half of storage eggs in coolers are sold and 17 000 to 18 000 cases remain to be moved. Storage eggs fetch 19 cents for graded off stock and other shipments come from distant markets.
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York
Cincinnati
Nev
No McWilliams Prosecution Dropped in Senat Action
Cincinnati reports that C McWilliams arrested on embezzlement has not yet closed his office in the United Bank building and the criminal action is understood dropped. Meanwhile accounts are pursued by The Packer, J C McWilliams & Co, and T M Kepner & Co of Baltimore for 61 11, and other firms seek balances on shipments including 2 barrels sweet potatoes and a cabbage order with unpaid drafts and insufficient funds notices.
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Senat
Cincinnati
C. McWilliams
United Bank
Packer
J. C. McWilliams & Co
T. M. Kepner & Co
Baltimore
T. J. Warmath
Gibson, Tenn
McWilliams Bond Status Clarified by Produce Reporter Co
Chicago reports confirm J C McWilliams of Cincinnati signed a June 1 1907 application for a bond and that his name was placed in the Produce Reporter credit book by oversight. The bond was not paid and the application may have fallen through while other unpaid claims were settled. In Salt Lake City Cragon Bros garnished W Holmes accounts and attached two cars of apples in local yards, with checks defaced by unpaid sums.
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Cincinnaati
Chicago
Produce Reporter Co
McWilliams
Apple
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cragon Bros
W. Holmes
Firat Piational Bank
Hooper
Clearfield
Holmes
Banana rate dispute filed with Interstate Commerce Commission
The Missouri and Kansas Shippers' Association through secretary C W Durbin filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission. It seeks a 46 cent banana rate from gulf ports to Iola and Parsons Kansas and a 52 percent rate to Hutchinson Kansas with a 13 000 pound minimum on carrot shipments. The petition urges freight bills based on destination weights rather than shipping point weights.
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Kansas City
Missouri & Kansas Shippers’ Agsn
C. W. Durbin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gulf Porte
Iola
Parsons
Kaa
Hutchinson
Kas
Durbin
Ofansas City
Topeka
Cabbage Grapes Potatoes and Pecans Reported in Chicago Trade
Chicago reports show no improvement in cabbage with output down to 5 or 6 cars weekly while some banks expect currency stabilization to boost demand in the South and Southwest. Grapes are scarce with poor quality 8 pound baskets selling slowly. Potatoes decline a bit as receipts rise, white stock 8 to 10 cents per pound. Pecans ease with damp nuts rejected. good stock lists 7 to 8 cents with No 1 higher.
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Chicago
Wleconain
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Texas
Grape Trade Report From Kansas City Market
Market notes from Kansas City show Catawbas selling in small baskets at 18 to 19 cents and Concords around 32 cents per standard basket. The grape trade for the western market area appears steady with limited offerings this week.
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Kansas City
Drop In Poultry Prices Amid Uncertain Holiday Demand
Kansas City reports early week poultry prices fell due to heavy receipts and weak demand as retailers hesitated stocking for Thanksgiving. Trade notes light consumer orders and storage constraints, with expectations of tighter supplies after the holiday. Also covered are turkey and cranberry markets, fruit prices, and vegetable movements across several hubs.
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Kansas City
Deulera
Alec
Thialfords
Interstate Commerce Commission Declares Butter Rates Unreasonable
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced its decision in the Morse Produce Co. vs. Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway case. It held the Butter and Eggs rate from Granite Falls Minnesota to Chicago at 56 cents per 100 pounds is unreasonable and should not exceed 43 cents.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Morse Produce Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Granite Falls
Finn
Chicago
Pipestone
Inn
Commission
Nut markets show light offerings and below normal West crop
Kansas City reports light nut offerings with a West crop below normal. Dealers struggle to secure hickory and other nuts in Kentucky with limited success. Hickory nuts fetch about 2 dollars per bushel, walnuts 1.25, and hazelnuts around a cent per pound. Pecans offerings are fair with quiet trade, jobbing prices 8 to 9 cents per pound depending on quality and size.
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Kansas City
Kentucky
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Amé
East
Tian
Obie Hothouse Greves le
Kansas
Cincinesti Poultry Tr
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Florida Fruita
Colorados
Rogers, Ark
Leiber Belcher
Joplin
Ibey
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