Convicted fraud case taints Philadelphia produce trade
The Packer reports on Speese facing federal counts after indictment and trial delays. He allegedly operated through Kensington Produce Co and as manager for a produce commission business, continuing shipments while awaiting sentencing. Witnesses from seventeen shippers testified as cases linked thefts and poultry fraud. Speese, an ex convict, remains a persistent presence in the market, with authorities noting his confrontational approach and ongoing quotations sent to prisons.
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Delphia
Millon Pd
Sv Wis
United States
Senterce
Phersun
Sonia
Wilton i. Spee
Tekul Wis
Speese
Giannie
Kensington Produce
St Speese
Tel Saupe
Ang
Sampson Street
Praduce
Anne
Delaware
Philadelphia
Packer
Evouks
York
Steinhardt Firm Buys Hood River Apple Block
New York dispatch reports Joseph Stein Hardt and Steinharte Kelly purchased a large block of Hood River union apples. About 400 cars will ship to New York for a winter trade. The firm plans to market exclusively in New York city hotels steamships and fancy retailers. This marks the second year of a major outright purchase by the firm from the Hood River growers.
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New York
Joseph Stein
Steinhardt
Welly
Lhw
Shephard
Hood River
Mary Steinhardt
Erin
Rod River
Sam
Steinharne & Kelly
Steinsudt & Kelly
Hood River Union
Newtk
Mulhal Trial Reported Delayed To November First Week
Boston Sept 29 James Mulhall a noted produce thief will be tried the first week in November. The grand jury is in session and after it completes its returns the court will proceed. Mulhall remains jailed protesting his innocence as the docket moves slowly toward trial.
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Boston
James Mulhall
Muldat
Iin
Walnut Prices Established by California Growers
California walnut growers meet in Los Angeles with 140 attendees and reach an agreement to hold no. 1 soft shell walnuts at 14 1 2 to 17 1 2 cents per pound. The session followed a business meeting and included a banquet.
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California
Los Angeles
Asa
Lee
Shippers Offerings Highlight Trade Page
Trade readers are directed to page 4 ship pers page for offerings of reasonable vegetables, general produce, and items from nearly every producing section. Buyers are urged to review the listings to see stock and shipper offerings available.
Eggs Higher at Chicago as Prices Move Up
Chicago market notes prices rising for fresh eggs amid stronger demand. Firsts quoted 2.8 to 3.0 cents. prime firsts 2.6 to 2.7 cents. overall receipts and quality improve, with about 20,000 cases weekly moving. New York deliveries at 76,000 weekly. demand around 90,000 cases. Market closes firm despite high figures, with some sales trimmed due to condition.
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Chicago
Fidence
New York
Thyst
Iia
Stuelk
KeVerdl
Western Apple Prices Rise as Packing Starts Next Week
In Wichita Kansas on September 26 a special wire report notes only a small crop portion sold. Apple growers prepare shipments with prices around 60 to 10 per unit as packing begins. Some growers have started to ship, while others hold fruit awaiting better demand.
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Tia
Wichita
Kas
Specia Wire
Baeckward and
Sals
Roy Coe
Manzinola
Col
Davis
Yorks
Mammoth
Arkan
Canon City
Papit
B. J. Rockafellow
Burnett Aros
Chicago
Montrose
Ben Davis
Rome Beauty
Monti Puonia
Janey Romes
Jonathans
Grimes
North Fork Wallspell
Mont
Wer
Phsurhu Produce Co
Wutthead Wyruit Growers
Hamilton
Bitter Root
Troy
Tdi
Utah
Jonathan Py
Rome
W. M. Roylance
Okanogun. Wash
Taney Donathan
Vinion
I pAlenmoth
Spits E
Grimes Golden
Taney
Hing
Baldwin
Jiin Roxbury
Vussert
Northern Spy
Town
Blush
Wilbridge
Delaware
Mammoth Pack
Wis
Missouri
Peter
Medford
New York State Apple Market Winds Up Seasonal Deals
Reported deals from western New York show barrels bought at various prices from $8 to $4.25 with multiple buyers including Jim Brown and Tom Plunger. As demand rose and fears of shortages grew, traders launched an active business pushing prices for prime fruit higher while others held firm at about $2.28 per barrel.
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Jim Brown
Tom Plunger
Poultry Prices Recover Amid Market Recovery
Prices for poultry edged up this week after a sharp dip, with fowls and spring chickens rising as buyers began to stockpile. New York reports better demand and improved mood, while local receipts remain light.
Trade notes and fruit markets across multiple states
A dense wrap of market items reports on Chicago apple and potato trade slowdowns, New Orleans fruit, Cincinnati and New York dairy and produce, and California strawberries. Notes cover storage stock, prices, arrivals, and shipments, with details on receipts and bidding for June firsts through September stock plus storage trends and regional activity.
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Cincinnati
Amicons
Virginia
Birsbes
Louisville
Louiskina Oranges
Ohio
Los
Cox's Landing
W. Va
Middleport
West Virginia
New Orleans
Chicago
J. D. Hale Us
Los Angeles
Toronto
AOS
Cuba
New York
Tinga Center
Penn Yan
N. Y
Warsaw
N.Y
Maine
Boston
Butter market hints at high prices and scarce stock
Butter traders report an easy opening with specials moving at 30 percent, but mid grade prices remain high. Packing stock softens late week while demand for Jonathans, Winesaps, and other apples stays brisk in several western markets. shipments and prices vary by region with brisk booking for Michigan and Utah reports.
New York Egg Market Sees Steady Demand This Week
New York reports steady egg market activity with demand centered on fine fresh gathered stock and late storage eggs. Buyers favor fresh gathered or lower priced storage eggs as April stock remains firm though not rising, with inventories held firm amid cautious buying.
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New York
California apple deal and Texas crops in nation’s market
Market notes on California apples, Texas pecan and sweet potato crops, Kansas City auctions, Nebraska potato trends, and Wenatchee firm changes. Mentions Arkansas and Oklahoma growers associations, hail damaged apples, and new packing plants in Texas. Also references freight links, fruit shipments, and regional trade activity across states.
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Texas Growers
Texas
Texas Growers’ Association
Kus
Houston
Tex
Morida
Jacksonville
Key, West
Temple
Dr. Hood
New House
Miami
Leesburg Waterways Meeting
Peoria
Br. Phillips
New Packing House
Wissiammee
States
Hyatt in business again at Louisville trading under new name
W R Hyatt, previously bankrupted and tied to Hyatt Produce Co, is allegedly resuming trade under the Wilk Hyatt Co with Robert O'Brien. He is soliciting shipments and claims vegetable orders were of inferior quality in defense against Mertz Co and Jaudon Bros. The Jaudon claim totals 680 55 and Mertz 125. Local chatter questions his financial condition as Hyatt says he is broke.
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Louisville
Sky
W. R. Hyatt
Ure Myitt Produce Co
W.ik. Hyatt Co
Robert O'Brien
O'Brien
O'Brien is said to the @ teamsters
Slirm
Board of Trade
Hyatt Produce Co
Jaudon Bros. Co
Minin. Phu
Mertz & Co
Moile
Juilen
Mertz Ciim
Tmide Regiuirdinge Hyatt
Packer
Nimmo Meld for Trial in Louisville Court Case
Ernest Nimmo faced trial in Louisville on a fraud charge alleging he defrauded a prominent producer while operating at Big Clifty Kentucky. He appeared September 24 in police court after two continuances granted by Judge Boldrick. Nimmo swore he had no knowledge of the alleged acts and was bound over to the October grand jury under a $500 bond.
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Louissille
Ernest
Mind
Big Clifty
Boldrick
Nimmo
Tin
Dudge Boldrick
Crop Fatinated at 350000 Boxes in Florida District
Wort Myers Florida September 29. Carrots of grapefruit are shipped regularly from this district. An estimate by Menge Bros. river boat line operators suggests the crop totals about 860000 boxes across the river district. Areas include Estero Captiva Pine Island Sur vey and Wuifert.
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Wort Myers
Fla
Menge Bros
Estero
Captiva
Pine Island
Survey
Wuifert
Shippers complain over Harper & Co settlement delays
Pittsburg Kansas September reports reveal shippers facing slow settlements on goods sent to Harper & Co of Pittsburg. Letters go unanswered as firm claims agent Mr Harper is out of town. Despite ads, local publishers urge dropping recommendations until explanations emerge for the ignored correspondence and claims.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Kansas
Iirper & Co
Tnisay
Packer
Starper & Co
Harper
Dicker
Harper & Co
Peach Shippers Win Admits Claims In Peach Protest
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, via vice president Campbell, admits the Georgia peach growers’ protest against the halter to the commerce commission. The growers claim victories in the fight against twenty other co defendants and seek authority to lower storage crates and shipments pending continuation on page two.
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Georgia
Mington
New York, New Haven & Tmortford Railroad
Campbell
Jobell
California fruit shipper discusses pre cooling monopoly risks
W H Stewart of Stewart Mins Co Los Angeles outlines concerns over pre cooling plants and rail transportation in the fruit trade. He argues pre cooling could create a railroad driven monopoly, burden growers with costs and ownership risks, and jeopardize independent shipping options while noting crop conditions and upcoming shipments across California. He mentions brands and handlers like Vista de Robles Royal Crest and Me Henderson Benson. He plans to return to California after a Chicago trip.
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New York
Will Stewart
Stewart Minst
Los Angeles
Cal
Amd
Decidivous
Ossiers
Yorks
Stewart
Guniz
Ica
Wen
Neason
Avilazas
Shere
California
America
Putte County
Lindsay
Gray Rocks
Exeter
A. R. Carney
San Diego
Chicago
Chicago Butter Market Week Update on Prices and Receipts
Quotes show the butter market steady with little change in week actions. Demand remains satisfactory for higher grades while overall receipts run near normal and shipments to market continue.
Poultry Shippers Plan Chicago Meeting Amid Dairy Show
Kansas City telegraph reports A W Bear president calls National Association of Carlot Live Poultry Shippers to meet in Chicago on October 26 during the Dairy show week beginning October 24. The group joins Dairy products dealers for discussions on industry matters. Officers include A Kansas City president and colleagues from Missouri Illinois Tennessee and Kansas with executive committee members Norman Yangler and Mo Alexander.
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Kansas City
A. W. Bear
National Association of Carlot Live Poultry Shippers
Chicago
National Poultry, Butter & Eye Assn
Uiree Orgilliants
Earlot
Mansas City
St. Louis
Bear
Kansius Ulty
I Ree
Springfield
Presidents Street Hoger
Surer
A. Bear
Kansas
Wins Suit Against Dairy Farms Co Chicago Til 1910
Ira rineys case against Wisconsin Dairy Farms Mo ended in a jury verdict for $138 and costs after a 16 day trial in Tornbittis court. R A Baltz, president of the defendant, fought the case for McCartney a Bloomington Ind produce shipper. J Homer Sullivan of Gwin Sullivan, attorneys, comments on the victory for just dealing.
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Dairy Farms Co
Chicago
Til
Yo Tie Packer
Ira Rineys
Wisconsin
Darins Mo
Dade Tornbittis
R. A. N. Baltz
Fercely
McCartney
Bloomington
Ind
AMON
J. Homer Sullivan
Gwin & Sullivan
Attorneys-At-Law
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Philadelpa
UG Hell Basi
Mulhall
Louis
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Sea
Carlow
St Unhardt
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Heston
New York State
Bill Jones
Jim
Imiod
Wrett
GussiEt
Indiana
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Mich
Idaho Falls
Michigan
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Hume
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Casnovia
Cushing
Rae
Nashville
Poultty
Lamar
Grove
Cc. F. Davis
Columbus
Alberta
York State
Western
Cleveland
Kansis City
Ninsas City
Penises
Richmond, Va
Wamego
Colorado
Ars
Butter Aeriea
Ray Steele
Huing
PAG
E A.C. Boive
Jonesboro
Arkc
Messrs. Odford and Charters
Manhattan
Was
Eraps
Southwest
Louisiana Craps
Vexarkana
Boston and
Massachuretta Potato Barrel
Kentucky
Peach Shippers
W. H. Stewart
Tl Fey
Polit
Stdge
Yde
Berchandise
Yao
Poultry Shippers’ Meeting
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