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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1929
Page
1
New York reports warn Maine potato shipments include field rot and junk as inspectors face a flood of substandard stock. Prices hover near 3 to 4.50 per barrel with expectations of possible rises to 5 as buyers and producers contend with short crops and tougher inspection standards.
The Pennsylvania Railroad marked the first unit of a major development by moving several leading firms into new track office facilities in Dayton Ohio. Existing locations will continue for sales and executive offices as the railroad invests about 108,900 in the project with a larger outlay planned for perishable trade facilities.
Pittsburgh November 22 Z Kleban trading as the Z Kleban Produce Company at 1801 Penn avenue has effected a settlement with its creditors through the Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association. Liabilities totaled about 17000 with assets consisting mainly of accounts receivable.
The Myers Fruit Company of 866 Washington Street asked creditors for an extension of time to pay debts. Founder Meyer Israel and treasurer David Ingher led the firm started in March under New York law with a 15000 dollar capital, claimed paid in cash. Both men previously worked for Frederick Opolinsky and others on the street.
Chicago scene outlines the 12th annual American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association meeting January 20 to 22 at the Palmer House. E. S. Briggs drives pins while R. L. Brix handles daily calls for delegate room reservations as plans unfold for discussions on major industry issues and broader business knowledge. Local theaters will show Dent bills of the winter season and The Strange Interlude five hours next week.
The West Indies Fruit Importing Co. filed a bill for an accounting in Superior Court against Arthur Serra after he resigned as president and general manager on September 30. The suit alleges misbooked assets, $8,000 in unapproved funds, unreimbursed expenses, and unfavorable Cuba grower dealings. Serra, in Havana, denies most claims as unfounded and says audits will show clear records and that a $3,000 advance will be offset by salary credits. The company seeks annual salary restoration and a substantial bonus, arguing Serra did not devote full time to the firm. A formal answer will follow Serra’s return from Cuba next month.
New York reports 8000 half cases and 8500 crates of Spanish onions afloat for the port. A total of 11000 crates remained unsold at the dock Thursday night.
A healthier potato market tone emerged in the Twin Cities as cold weather and earlier light shipping boosted demand and movement in terminal markets. Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota shipments remained light with assorted carloads. farmers held balances awaiting better futures. The 19 surplus states moved about 17 000 more cars than last year despite a 100 million bushel shortfall, and seed potato activity is expected to stay light until after Thanksgiving.
New York reports on November 22 that about 200 loaders drivers and helpers walked off the job in Newark N J causing the market to halt with no wheels moving by Thursday afternoon The loaders demand higher pay and started the action while drivers and helpers joined in sympathy across the city.
George Meyer Company Inc of Pittsburgh has closed its doors at 1806 Pike Street and discontinued business. The owner expects to collect outstanding accounts and pay all creditors in full within about a month.
New York reports S A Paul fruit and produce jobber of Newark N J closed his shop this week owing several thousand dollars to the trade. Merchants say they sent him produce on commission during the strike and it remains unaccounted for.
Louis A. Page, a shipper from Beverly, New Jersey, has been adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of his creditors is set for 10:00 AM on the morning of November 326 at the office of T. L. Gaskill, Referee in Bankruptcy, Securities Trust Building, 801 Market Street, Camden.
The Chicago firm P. W. Coppersmith & Co. states no connection with Philadelphia’s Jack Coopersmith. The firms share a similar name but are unrelated. Philadelphia Coopersmith is not connected to Chicago executives or business and the spelling differs.
Washington announces Hon. John W Summers will speak at the 38th annual National League of Commission Merchants convention in Detroit January 15 18. Summers author of the mandatory licensing bill will outline provisions for fresh fruit and vegetable trade and shipping point inspection. Senator Royal Copeland has also accepted to speak January 16. Paul Findlay merchandiser of the League is noted as a key organizer.
William Gamble & Co and Weinstein Brothers of New York announce the formation of the Gamble Weinstein Corporation, a consolidating commission merchant for fruits and vegetables. The two firms discontinue separately but operate from 920 822 Washington Street with Leslie Gamble as president and A J Weinstein as treasurer and sales chief.
Winnipeg reports the 10th annual Western Canada Fruit Jobbers Association convention will run January 13 to 16 in Calgary with the Palliser Hotel as convention headquarters. The event gathers industry members from Canadian fruit trade regions.
Washington officials lifted the Florida citrus movement quarantine for 18 southern and western states excluding Texas and Arizona. Shipped fruit must be sterilized by heating or cooling per Agriculture Department rules. Tomatoes from outside eradication areas move under permit if shipped green. Florida citrus shippers hail the decision aiding holiday demand.
Mr Bawden urges early arrival for the Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention in St Louis on January 22 1980 with a Jefferson hotel reception tea and a lively dinner program, promising funds for advertising and entertainment by Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Pittsburgh November 22. Casciotta, wholesale fruit and produce dealer at Wilson PA, who owes about 5800 to the Pittsburgh Trade, has offered a 20 percent settlement. Local creditors have not accepted, expecting Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association handling the case to secure a better settlement.
New York reports indicate up to Nov 8 the Gerrard Company of Cincinnati has not leased a house or committed to a New York venture. Bert Moritz, Philadelphia manager for Gerrard, has talked with about six firms to take them over, but no deal has been finalized.
Federal grand jury handed down a 13 count indictment against Clotho Fruit Co and general manager Jack Horner for obtaining interstate transport at reduced rates through false weight reports and billings. Alleged shipments of grapes to Philadelphia in 1928 misrepresented weight. charges span September 13 to 29, 1928.
Chicago November 22 John Baldwin president and William Garfitt secretary of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association returned to Chicago Wednesday morning after serving in the defense committee of the joint counsel at Washington. They attended an informal meeting with the United States Department of Agriculture where aspects of the Borah Bill were discussed. Baldwin heads the Baldwin Pope Marketing Company in St Louis and left for home Wednesday afternoon.
A brief description announces The Produce Packer weekly newspaper devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities with free sample copies available upon request.
Four recommendations by the Conference Committee on Trucking aim to ease congestion in Manhattan's wholesale market and stop undue truck storage without pay. A rule forcing out of town trucks to transfer loads at West Street is permanently suspended, ending a contentious loading requirement tied to the strike settlement.
Arizona lettuce shipments expected to start around November 25 with 3500 to 4000 cars anticipated statewide. Salt River Valley leads, initial pickups from Rittenhouse Casa Grande area, limited early movement from Salt River Valley, season to December 10 peak. Acreage losses due to heat and grasshopper damage cited. stands ranged 45 to 85 percent, averaging 70. Quality must meet State Standardization Act.
Horowitz Brothers Inc of Brooklyn, after seeking extra time, are paying about 10000 in trade debts. One creditor received 75 of 225, another was paid in full for 60 owed, and others were settled with partial cash and notes. It appears they are pushing to settle obligations.
Winter weather boosts cabbage prices by 12 a ton as Wisconsin f o b prices run 21 to 23 a ton. Mild fall allows growers to ship from the field but most cabbage is now in storage with loads planned from temporary storage for about a week to ten days.
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