Increased Terminal Charges of Erie at New York Held Up
Washington Oct 14 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the proposed terminal charges and the proportional freight tariff on reconsignment shipments for fruits and vegetables to February 11 1922. Hearings will be held in New York with Joint Council representatives protesting the Erie tariff and related charges. The move applies to carloads from Duane Street station and Piers 20 21 in New York, with rates 2 to 4 cents per 100 pounds and carload increases from 5 768 to 11 90 dollars depending on commodity and season.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ihursday
Omer
Duane Street
Hudson River
New York
Joint Council
Erie, Railroad Company
Duane. Street
Piers
Erie Railroad Company
Mississippi River
Eris Reilroed Company
Jers Seiya
Wine Grapes Sell Higher in Chicago Market Rise
Chicago reports a week of strong gains in wine grapes with buyers and Eastern dealers competing. Zinfandels and top black varieties range 140 to 160 dollars per ton, first crop Muscat 85 to 90, second crops 73 to 80, vineyard run Tokays 85 to 90, strip pings 75 to 80, Alicante Bouchet 140 to 170 per ton fob shipping points.
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Chicago
Further Hearings in Co op Society Affairs At Chicago
Proceedings before Judge A Evans revealed assets and liabilities of the Co operatives Association of America. Receivership seized 181 grocery stores and subsidiary firms, with claims of over 19 million dollars assets and 2 million liabilities. Parker faced allegations of removing a steel chest with over 2 million in liberty bonds, which he denied.
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Co- America
A. Evans
Pitker
Post Office
Jo Evans
Inpur
Parker
Chicago
Evans
Rockdale Wholesale Company
Allied Food Company
Society
America
Athenontely
Opposed Unanimously Extension of Corn Borer Quarantine
Washington hearing shows experts state agricultural officers and business groups oppose broad quarantine expansion. They warn a wide regional ban would be drastic and unenforceable though the borer threatens the Western corn belt. Some states already under quarantine, including MA NH NY PA, with shipments of related crops affected. The Horticultural Board plans to issue a recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture soon.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Horticultural Board
Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce
Ohio
Lake
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New ,York
Pennsylvania
Marlett
Secretary of’ Agriculture
Parker admits large bonds flow to wife and assets tied to securities firm
Testimony shows Parker admitting over 1.0 million in Liberty Bonds to his wife in her role as secretary of Great Western Securities. He described purchases of the People's Life Building and other Chicago properties tied to the Great Western Securities Company as 32.6 million in bonds remain under audit by Receiver Hummel, with ongoing investigation and testimony.
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Padeilphia
Central Trust Company
Evansfor
Parker
Great Western Securities Company
Tas
Celery Outlook Promising Despite Reduced California Acreage
Mento California reports 1921 celery acreage much lower than 1920, with expected earlier good quality and a strong market. Freight rates hinder movement, and overall shipments from the California belt are down as buyers await November activity. Prices seen at eight to ten crates, f. o. b. by rail.
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Mento
Calif
California
Firm Potato Markets in East Prices Higher
New York reports show the potato trade firm across the East with noticeable price gains on docks and in yards. Maine shippers pay farmers about 2.25 to 2.60 per 165 pound barrel for storage stock with freight figures and various regional quotes. Long Island and state potatoes trade around 2.25 to 3.75 per 180 pounds bulk, with bags and cwt deliveries noted.
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New York
Vance
Maine
Harlem River
Owever
Maines
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Long Islands
States
Apple Evaporator Burns in Rochester Neighborhood
Bovee Brothers evaporator near Walcott burned to the ground with about four tons of white stock and a ton of waste plus green apples. The plant, insured for 4000 dollars, was one of the best equipped in the locality.
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Rochester
Bovee Brothers
Walcott
Potato Market Opens Steady Closes Easier in Chicago
Prices opened steady this week in Chicago potato markets while receipts remained liberal. At close the tone eased, reflecting ample supplies and lighter demand, with traders watching ongoing shipping and storage conditions.
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Chicago
Potato Market Shows Steady Opening Amid ample Shipments
Chicago traders report a steady opening for potatoes with white varieties faring better than red. Immature and poorly graded stock dampened buying while heavy shipments continue, with Minnesota and the Dakotas as leading shippers. Prices closed the week mixed, with Wisconsin and Minnesota sacked whites around 2.05 to 2.25 and red varieties near 1.65 to 1.75.
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Chicago
Themarket
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Dakota
Red Rivers
Ohios
Hearing on Northwestern Fruit Package Weights
Chicago October hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission examiner H W Wezner in docket 1414 considered package requirements and estimated weights for fruits and vegetables from Perthivest. The schedules would raise rates on fresh fruits but were suspended until January 1 1922 pending a final commission decision after examiner Wagner's recommendations.
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Chicago
H. W.wezner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wagner
Demand for cabbage remains strong in New York market
Cabbage demand stayed exceptionally good this week with domestic prices rising. Shippers quoted 23.25 dollars per ton f o b loading station as stock moved freely, while yard demand reached 30 to 35 dollars per ton. Danish cabbage showed light movement with quotes firming around 32 dollars per ton by midweek.
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New York
Shallots Ready to Ship From Kenner and St Rose Districts
Green vegetable crops in St Rose district are in satisfactory condition with no weather setbacks. Shallots are starting to move and will rise gradually toward October 20 amid upcoming active movement. Carrots beets turnips radishes and spinach are well advanced and expected to move freely in about 30 days.
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Kenner
St." Rose
St Rose
Barrel Apples Show Mixed Prices in New York Trade
October 14 reports describe fair trade in barrel apples with cheaper prices overall. Fancy Greenings peak at 8.12 while Baldwins and Spitzenbergs sell near indicated ranges. Box apples struggle as Jonathan supply grows and box demand shrinks, with varied prices and notable activity in lemons, bananas, and other fruits.
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New’ York
Baldwins
Spitzenbergs
New England
Jonathans
Winterfgeze
Potato Crop Reveals 72 Million Bushel Increase Last Month
Weather across the eastern states spurred a notable rise in potato production with Maine and Michigan showing the largest gains. Early estimates put the total crop higher, aided by better yields and improved conditions in Specon 2 baskets.
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Maine
Michigan
Northern Cabbage Market Steadily Rises in Chicago Trade
Chicago reports higher cabbage prices as late Wisconsin Holland carbase shortages and strong demand push values up from five to ten dollars a ton. Traders note rough firm offers above quoted outside rates while little Wisconsin stock is stored for the coming months. Wisconsin Holland quality is solid with medium heads from a favorable growing season.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Holland
Wade
California Fruit Growers Exchange Plans Producer Steamship Co
California Fruit Growers Exchange approves formation of the Producer Steamship Company to ship citrus from Los Angeles to Boston Philadelphia and New York. Plans include a $2,000,000 capitalization, six fast ships, a San Pedro pre coal plant and wharf, with grower stock likely to subscribe.
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Deek
San Pedro
Whitcomb
California
Los Angeles
Dingetons
Ealt
Saa Angeles
Atlantic Coast
Paris
Mninuni
Boxer
Stéimanto
Philaen
Tiese Mantras Baty
Erie Growers’ Exchange
Itds
Los Angeles Harbor
San’ Pedro
Produce’ Steamship Company
Eadly
Fit Steamship Company
Rail chiefs hint wage cuts tied to freight rate drops
A plan to cut railroad wages is expected to be presented at the Association of Railway Executives meeting in Chicago. Officials say freight rates must fall first as operating costs remain high. a New York dispatch claimed possible 15 to 20 percent cuts soon. The committee on reductions is led by W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania line, with Storey of Santa Fe and Elliott of Northern Pacific.
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Chicago
Association of Railway
Washington
New York
Jast
Railroad Menifiere
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association
W. W. Atterbury
The
Pennsylvania
Storey and Elliott
Santa Fe
Northern Pacific
Pioneer Kansas City Dealer A. S. Haines Dies
A. S. Haines 78, early wholesale fruit and produce dealer in Kansas City, died at home 4117 Warwick Blvd after months of illness. He helped organize the Board of Trade and served as its first secretary. Survived by widow Carrie, daughter Mrs. J. M. Berdin of Kansas City, and sons Charles G. Haines of Burlington, Kan and Robert T. Haines of New York City.
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A. S. Haines
Kansas City
Haines
Charles G. Haines
Dye & Haines
Warwick Boulevard
Not Enough Cars For Colorado Potato Shippers
Denver reports ongoing strong demand for Colorado potatoes with inquiries from Southern markets and the East. Car shortages persist, forcing more stock into storage as shipping remains light. Prices vary by variety with Russets and other reds quoted. onions firm with limited supply. Holland radish mostly sold out.
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Denver
Colorado
San Luis Valley
Holland Rabbage
Cranberry Crop Condition Dips From Last Year Across States
The October 1 crop estimate shows cranberry conditions in leading states at 42.4 versus 63.8 a year earlier. Massachusetts 38 vs 63, New Jersey 78 vs 61, Wisconsin 62 vs 83. Other states list Washington 100, Oregon 75, with further figures.
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Washington
United States
Maine
Ushels
Ysi
York
Pennsylvaia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Colorado
Alifornia
Idaho
Owith
Vetee
New
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Seth Esee
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Montana
Wyoming
New, Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Oregon
Paatee So
California
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ERIE
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Harrison Parker
F. O
Northwestern
N.Y
National League of Commission Merchants
Pittabureh
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association of America
Fort Worth
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association
Paat Aveek
Sicily
Hog Island
Almeria
Pacific Ocean
Panama Canal
California Fruit Growers
Board of Directors
Sereo S
Londin
Association of Railway Executives
West
Manny
Colorado “Potato Shippers
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