28 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
1
A fatal shooting occurred in a crowded West Washington Market area. Police reported a man, identified as Baff, was fatally shot in the street as bystanders watched. No further details available at this time.
A vehicle race from the scene ends with two assailants leaping from the car and fleeing into darkness. The crime bears similarity to a prior Rosenthal case, drawing immediate comparison from investigators and local media.
New York Nov 26 Barnet Batt head of B Batt & Bon live poultry firm shot dead on Thomson avenue near West Washington Market by two strangers. He had recent threats and prior attacks tied to rival factions in the poultry trade. Police sources note longstanding feuds but no reliable suspect description yet. DA Whitman on scene amid broader market violence reports.
Barnet Baff and son Harry controlled five poultry distributing branches across the city and used price cutting to undercut retailers. They faced anonymous threats and violent pressure from unloading gangs and truck drivers unions. A Baltimore style purge was rumored after Jobbers in Brownsville moved against their live poultry sales. The Jersey threats and overall fear left West Washington Market quiet with many terrified to speak.
Cincinnati was awarded the silver cup for the best Apple Day demonstration after a tight contest with Ohio Fitteburgh Baltimore Rochester and Springfield Mass. The committee led by Frank Wagner praised all cities and announced the cup will be exhibited at the Chamber of Commerce. J J Castellini chaired the organizing group with G S Weil as secretary and H J Price Alex White and Charles Geigler among the leaders.
Sam Free of Pittsburgh, on a trip tied to cantaloupe business, married Miss Mary Grace Linebarger of Rocky Ford in Chicago last Friday. The couple, who met in Rocky Ford years ago, were honored at a dinner and theatre party hosted by Willis Urich and Nathan Lapidus before returning to Pittsburgh.
In Pittsburgh a possible new auction company may form, with major independent operators tied to the move but declining to comment. A first sale date is not set. an early week organization meeting will select officers. The current firm runs gates at the Pennsylvania freight house on Twenty-first Street, with a possible relocation to host the new auction.
The Wisconsin Dairy Farms Company issued a circular dated November 18 claiming prices for poultry and dairy that exceeded market levels. Chicago shippers and handlers say the stated figures were overquoting by 2 to 4 cents per pound, and the note warns that “we expect to pay” is not a binding quote.
In Chicago on November 27 cabbage market held steady with strong inquiry. Prices chiefly $12 per ton f o b Wisconsin, some sales to $14, stock moving from farmers yet more held for potential price rise as season advances. Apple market showed steady activity with holiday trade on barreled stock and bulk goods, jonathans quoted around 1.25 to 1.40 per box, other varieties at 2.50 to 2.75 per barrel.
A long, disjointed account describes Max Newman a Wal labout Market jobber facing creditor action. It notes his alleged underhand buying on the docks Harlem Market, his lawyers arranging creditor meetings, and a proposed settlement of 20 percent cash 5 percent in cash and 15 percent in notes amid alleged ties to Sasslaw Wexler and a sister as bookkeeper.
Washington court hears 21 of 31 produce commission merchants challenge Sept 4 indictment charging violation of the Sherman Antitrust Law for boosting prices. Lawyers say the document is vague uncertain and fails to show whether defendants conspired to fix prices for shippers or consumers, or to limit sales to the District of Columbia. Arguments scheduled for later.
New York and Chicago markets report a profitable Thanksgiving turkey trade despite foot and mouth quarantine delays. Ice packed stock sold well, dry packed and Maryland Delaware lines varied by quality, with western stocks easing late in the week. Live poultry arrivals, freight and express receipts, and price changes describe a week of heavy activity and looming uncertainty for next week.
Delmar New Jersey November 26 Irving Culver a large fruit and produce shipper has made an assignment for creditors. He owes about 60000 and assets are estimated at 40000. Culver a former mayor resigned last week due to heavy losses this season in the fruit business. Also notes a New York damages case over eggs in transit and a Savannah fruit merchant starting anew.
Eastern buyers in Ohio Valley reports show onions advancing this week with Monday up 25 cents per bushel and classed yellows at 1.35 to 1.50 per 100 pounds. Reds about 10 cents below yellows, whites around 1.75 per 100 pounds. Export talk rises. storage stock largely cleared. Michigan and Indiana shipments move toward southern markets.
Chicago shoppers see firm orange and grapefruit market ahead of Thanksgiving with California Valencia and Florida fruit in strong demand. Carlots quoted around 4.41 to 4.50 per box for oranges, Florida rates 2.25 to 3.00, extra fancy up to 3. Florida grapefruit improving, Cuba and Isle of Pines supplies smaller but respectable. California lemons priced lower due to higher receipts with steady movement. Los Angeles reports sharp citrus shipments from southern California totaling 491 cars to Nov 24, Tulare 310 cars, daily runs ranging 20 to 113 cars in late November.
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