Indictments Hit Willow Springs Swindle Leaders
Frank B. Warner and Marion W. Rose lead a listed group indicted for using the mails to promote a fraud. J B Thomas and Claud F. Daniels also face charges tied to the Daniels and Mountain View produce schemes. The case stems from forged bills of lading and a wide produce swindle centered in Willow Springs Missouri and surrounding towns. Authorities anticipate more details as the Springfield court session unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank B. Warner
Popular Bluff
Post Office
Frisco Railroad
Secret Service
Packer
Federal Grand Jury
Graud
Marion W. Rose
Frisco
J. B. Thomas
Willow Springs Bank
Claud F. Daniels
Daniels Commission Co
Willow Springs
Warner
Rose
Thomas
Daniels
Missouri
Daniela Produce Co
Mountain View Produce Co
New York
Chicago
Willow Springa
Ozark
Get-Rich-Quick
Wallingford
Daniels & Rose Commission Co
Mountain View Produce Co. Nived
J. B
Bank of
Williow Springs
Dealera
A. Nielsen
Mammoth Springs
Ark
Anis
Neissen
Hia
Anic
McPheren
Murine Field Bar
Cnte
B. Warner
Cape Breadeau
Udge
J. T. Neville
M. Sebree
Bank of Willow Springs
W. A. Rosethe
T. Griffin
Ingrisco
Innett Oeere
Fake Quincy Market Storage Co Scam Targets Egg Shippers
A Chicago based phishing attempt using the name Quincy Market Storage Co circulated fake mail seeking egg shipments at high prices. Banks and post office officials denied knowledge of the firm, and Boston’s Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. said they knew nothing of the Chicago operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oct
Quincy Market Storage Co
Schemera
Quincy Market Cold Storage and Warehouse Co
Boston
Big Eastern Storage Company
Packer
Quincy Market
National City Bank
First National
Corn Exchange National Bank
New York
Philadelphia
Post Office Department
Quincy Market Cold Storage & Warehouse Co
Crop Report Error Shifts Apples Potatoes Averages
Washington Oct 17 An error appeared in The Packer last week regarding crop percentages. The general averages for apples and potatoes were misstated as 46.6 and 81.3 instead of 46.6 and 67 respectively. The correction notes the nationwide averages for the two crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United
Sidtes
Wind Keeps Frost Off in Norfolk Potatoes Look Good
Norfolk Va Oct 17 The wind overnight on the 12th kept frost away aiding a late potato crop that could be the best yet in acreage and yield Spinach is abundant with two full crop acreage Kale is off but quality is fine Peas and beans progressing after wet planting season Overall the 5 000 acres are in fine condition with a potential 800 000 barrels last year and a strong late-season market expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Bothas
Chi
E. P. Miller
Albert’ Miller’ &Co
Hichigany Wits
Hegar
Miller
Mr. Miller
Center City
Minn
Rush City
Min
Northern Pacific
Cambridge
Isanti
Heavier Receipts of Poultry In Chicago Market
Chicago poultry market stayed firm with steady demand from retailers dressers and speculators despite increased arrivals. Receipts totaled about 50 freight cars and 3 000 coops by express early week with turkeys at 20c fowls 12 ½c springs 12c ducks 13c geese 13c and guinea hens 4 to 6 per dozen. Trade remained active Thursday with small price upticks. Friday brought no change with ten cars arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Express
Speese Indicted for Mail Fraud in Atlantic City Farm Scheme
Milton D. Speese, linked to the Calystia Mount Poultry Egg and Truck Farm near Absecon New York and exposed by The Packer, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Trenton last Thursday. He faces a probable hearing early next week for using the mails to defraud while operating as the Charles Parker Co. in Atlantic City last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelhia
Milton D. Speese
Packer
Calystia-Mount Poultry, Egg and Truck Farm
Absecon
N. Y
Atlantic City
Federal
Trenton
Speese
the Packer
Charles Parker Co
Chicago Potato Market Faces Lower Prices and Ample Supplies
Chicago receipts show a steady market with prices easing to 60 to 65 cents for good stock, lighter weeklies, and ample car supply on tracks. Minnesota and Wisconsin reports indicate frost prompting faster movement, farmers bullish yet storage prices hold at 50 cents, while North Branch and Rush City note varied regional pricing and strong storage activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dermund
Rade
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Dallas
Florida
Cornelia
St. Paul
Weight by weight law ruled unconstitutional in Ohio case
Columbus court declares the state sales by weight for fruit and produce invalid. Writs of habeas corpus fail for grocers and firms like Fisher Sons & Co. as state officials plan to appeal to the Supreme Court. Cincinnati market notes limited impact while scrutiny continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Stuebe
E.c. M. Rogers
Common Pleas Court
Franklin County
Bernold
Rogers Mare
Wm, Fisher Sons & Co
Toledo
Dayton
Fisher Concern
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Court of Common Pleas
Hus
High Prices For Oranges In California Market
The California Orange market showed excellent strength with record high prices for the season. Standards sold up to 28.6.10 per box, others averaging over $10 on fancy stock. Old Mission brand fetched $11.25 per box, with multiple boxes at $11.12.5. 126 size ranged from $7.50 to $11.25. Florida grapefruits also firm, Porto Rico fruit steady, and pineapples rising to $1.25 to $3.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
P. Ruhlman & Co
God Scrawarts
Porto Rico
Porto Ricos
Two More Pleaded Guilty in Dock Graft Case
William A. Scarborough and Chaos Adams of Scarborough Adams & Co pleaded guilty to dock inspectors bribery linked to Pennsylvania and West Shore railroads. Fined 31,500 on each of two counts, total 6,000. prior firms St B Shimer & Co and DeWinter & Co had penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William A. Scarborough
Chaos
Adams
Scarborough, Adams & Co
Pennsylvania
West Shore
Mayer
United States District Court
St. B. Shimer & Co
DeWinter & Co
Scarborough & Adams
Samuel L. Potter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Potter
Moran
Carman
Scarborough,Adams & Co
Scarborough
Adams & Co
Elora
Tenn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Simpson
Erie Railroad Company
Troy
Ind
Madison
West Shore Railroad
Guiler
W. P. Brown & Sons
Mercantile Exchange
Eggs Steady In Quiet Chicago Market
The Chicago egg market remained steady this week with little price change from last week. Demand was restrained by warm weather though receipts declined vs last year, with current prices around 26 to 26 1 4 cents for storage eggs and 23 to 26 1 4 cents for fresh firsts, while dealers noted frequent use of storage eggs by grocers and rising dissatisfaction among consumers over fresh-stock pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indictments in New York fruit case dropped
New York officials plan to drop indictments against J D Sauer & Co S Blick Co and Adolph Solomon in a World led sting on shipments of eggs and fruit. District Attorney says cases cannot proceed after key witness John B Dunn death and other witnesses available. Indictments were issued last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. DP. Sauer & Co
S. Blick Co
Adulph Salomon
New York World
Jean
New Milford
Acters
New York Worlds
John B. Dun
Fred W. Dean
Dun
World
J.D. Sauer’& Co
Saner
Fer Blick
Solomon
Kraetzer
Tweedy
Sauer
Suner
Laver
John BR. Dunn
Dean the Shipper
Dung
Iowa Butter and Produce Co. Offer Sparks Cautious Shipments
New Orleans readers learn that Iowa Butter and Produce Co. offered 14 percent to creditors, with J Lewis formerly of Lewis Bros. Co. at 408 5 Voydras Street involved. The firm, seeking liquidation at 15 percent, continues soliciting pecans poultry eggs and butter shipments, a postal card to Booth and Son indicating broader efforts. The Packerman notes quotations were market-typical, but shippers should act cautiously as the company pursues debt settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Qet
Packer
A. G. Levy
Iowa Butter and Produce Co
Voydras Street
Swith
Lewis Bros. Co
Iowa Butter & Produce Co
Y. M. Booth & Son
Pulaski
Tenn
Packerman
Booth & Son
First Car Florida Oranges Arrives in New York
The first straight carload of Florida oranges for the season reached Frost, & McNab in New York. From the Parson Brown variety, the fruit was greenish yet cut fine, though it came from the early part of the state. Richard Effer sen of the Siberian Butter Co. arrived in New York to sell Siberian butter, saying he boarded the first boat to America after Wilson signed the tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florida
Frost, & McNab
Richard Effersen
The
Siberian Butter Co
Copenhagen
Denmark
America
Wilson
Turkey dressing season and Texas market notes
Texas pages report on turkey dressing season and Armour in Texas onions with pecan prices described as unsatisfactory. Apples in west Texas and Rio Grande valley trade are noted, peddlers win out, active Houston trade, Dallas street notes, and statewide price fixes noted for walnuts and apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas News
Texas
Rio Grande Valley News
Houston
Dallas Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.B. Warner
the Willow Springs
Mu. Hawker
M. W. Rose
KF. Daniels
Wm. Voelker
St. Louis
M. Isreal
L. Frank & Co
Frank G. Heilman
Aaron & Hellman
M. C. Jocelyn
D. Wood Butter Co
Elgin, I
C. L. Burd
Burd Bros
T. F. Gallagher
Gallagher Bros
C. Bishop
A. Britton
Britton Bros
Cabool
Steve Yates
Manafield
C. Powell
E. van Doren
North Branch
Burbanks
Rowe
Ohles
Law
Ohio Weights and Dleasure Bill
William A. Scarborough and
Charles F. Adams
F. BR. Warner
Ohio
Milton
Indianapolis
Elgin
Tailangpolis
M. Brown
Minneapolis
John D
Havina
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Day & Co
Maine
Albin Pilkington
Glivit Bros. Incorporated
New York Street
Florida State News
Burton
Tampa Trade News
Jupiter Truck News
New Packing House
Atlantic Coast Line
Sanford
Jele
Pine News
Hood River
Los Angeles
Wilson Y. Giles
Almeria
Memphis
Newton
Misa
Cleveland
Temple, Tex
Buffalo Street
Big Fruit Concern
New Orleans Poultry
Maryland Exchange
Arthur Miller
New Paterson
N. J
Central West
West Virginia
Gomez, Fla
Swift & Co
Nashville
Oak Harbor
John A. Geis
Columbus Fruit and Produce
Tingle Supply
T Tavis
Gerber
Wattle
FP. Sauer & Co
Adolph Salomon
Towa Butter & Produce Co
Florida Oranges
Frost & McNab of
North Yakima
Montana
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