Grape Shippers Ignore Curbs On California Exports
Fresno reports show grape shippers ignoring the California Grape Control Board curtailment as strong eastern markets and California weather spurred a shipping boom. Despite voluntary halts and board orders for 83 percent cuts, 1 479 cars shipped Wednesday and 1 500 cars were ordered Thursday, with 8 663 and 8 707 cars in eastern terminals respectively, prompting concern over market losses and supply controls.
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Castellini Indicted in Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Bank Case
Cincinnati dispatch reports grand jury indictments against Joseph J Castellini former president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank and three associates including Lyman E Norris Harry Rosenblum and Amor W Schafer The bank closed last June and depositor losses have been covered It is expected the cases will be heard at the December term and Castellini faces questions about pledges of personal and organizational funds to protect depositors
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William A. A. Castellini
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Receiver Appointed for W. Gargiulo & Co. in New York
The Irving Trust Company was named receiver for W. Gargiulo & Co. after the firm failed, leaving creditors about 12,000 in trade. Investigations into its financial statements reveal startling findings and potential prosecutions. The bankruptcy schedules show liabilities of 165,849 and assets of 3,648 tied to street accounts.
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Apple Yield Ahead of Last Crop Forecast
Washington report shows October 1 forecast for total apple crop at 163,370,000 bushels, 8 percent above 1929 yield and 5 percent above prior expectations. Commercial production seen at 31,860,000 barrels, about 62 percent of total crop, with regional gains and Pacific states strongest 20 percent above average.
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Potato Crop Shows Again in September
Washington reports October 1 USDA forecast notes potato harvest progress in late states. US all potato production is set at 862,200,000 bushels, up 13 million from September 1. Northern states lead with 237,160,000 bushels. 16 other states forecast 78,570,000.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Regulations Covering Wood Street Terminal in Chicago
Chicago October 17 Switching rates rules and charges governing potato onion and vegetable handling at Wood Street Terminal released this week Freight tariff takes effect Thursday Copies available from Chicago and Northwestern Railway general offices
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Wood Street
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Sherman Firm Opens In Chicago At Water Market
Max Sherman leads a new firm, Sherman & Sherman Inc., formed Monday at 16 South Water Market to continue trading after Sherman & Gerstein dissolved amid substantial debts. W. R. Parvin leaves Kansas City for Yakima likely to pursue fruit and vegetable ventures following the Parvin-Schafer bankruptcy.
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Kansas City
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Yakima, Wash
Fifth Annual Convention of Veneer Package Association
The American Veneer Package Association will hold its fifth annual convention at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago from November 19 to 21. An executive meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 19 and attendees from the package industry are urged to participate.
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California Citrus Shipments Reported For Week Ended Oct 12
California citrus shipments for the week ending October 12 totaled 618 cars of oranges and 149 cars of lemons, down 128 cars from the prior week. Since November 1, 1929, totals reach 46,328 cars of oranges and 12,826 cars of lemons.
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Los Angeles
California
Mexico Raises Tariff on Fresh and Dried Fruits
Mexico City on Oct 17 reports a 200 percent tariff hike on fresh and dried fruits following appeals from Mexican fruit growers. Officials cite unfair import competition and hindered domestic industry growth as justification. Grapes apples pears and peaches from the United States especially California and Texas will be affected.
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Mexico City
United States
California
Texas
Detroit Produce Terminal Promotes Centralized Trading
Frank N. Isbey, president of the Detroit Union Produce Terminal, says Detroit leads in a modernized marketing system. He notes centralized trading brings producers within reach of the metropolitan purchase power, with the $65 million facility aligning supply with demand under one roof.
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Frank N. Isbey
Detroit Union Produce Terminal
Packer
Detroit Union
Great Detroit
Packer Readers Tell of Workings of Borah Measure
Kansas City readers discuss the Borah Summers Bill and its mixed performance for shippers. Some report quick results while others note rejections of US1 grade produce like cauliflower and potatoes on FOB terms, with Dept of Agriculture guidance cited.
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Kansas City
Washington
Frank Biggio Pioneer of South Water Market Dies
Chicago records the death of Frank Biggio 75 a longtime South Water Market figure and founder of Frank Biggio & Sons from a heart attack at St Anne’s Hospital He spent fifty years on the street and shifted the business control to his sons in 1918 Funeral services will be held from his home 2910 Walnut and Mt Carmel cemetery interment will follow The South Water Market store at 26 South Water Market will close in his honor
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South Water Market
Frank Biggio
St. Anne's Hospital
Biggio
Florida
Walnut Street
Mt. Carmel
Fierro and Magee Quit Business at 334 Washington Street
New York crime report says fruit and vegetable robbers Fierro and Magee announced discontinuing business as of October 11. They plan to liquidate, wind up claims, and finish within a few days.
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New York
Washington Street
Western Fruit Jobbers Oppose Packers Decree At Issue
Advisory Board of Western Fruit Jobbers Association asks Attorney General Mitchell to deny a petition by meat packers. William Garfitt, secretary, plans western trip for 1931 convention and board discusses regulating truck peddlers, railroads aiding the bill, tax payments, and public awareness. The board also opposes modifying the Packers Consent Decree and sends a formal letter to Mitchell and others.
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William Garfitt
Chicago
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William D. Mitchell
Semney
Legge
Farm Board
Storage Apple Holdings Much Less Than in 1929
Washington October 17. Holdings in cold storage on October 1 totaled 496000 barrels of apples, down from 735000 a year earlier and below the five year average of 641000. Boxed apples stood at 1966000 boxes, well above last year and above the five year average. Apple baskets in storage reached 1800000, compared with 1793000 a year ago and the five year average of 894000. Pears in boxes totaled 2440000, up from 1665000 last year, with pears in baskets at 897000. Frozen and preserved fruits averaged 80781000 pounds, up from 61348000 a year ago and above the five year average of 57354000.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Produce Packer weekly edition offered with market news
The Produce Packer is described as a separate weekly newspaper devoted to market and trade news for distributors. It covers eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and other commodities. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Bankruptcy Petition Again Leo Weinstein
In New York on October 17 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Leo Weinstein a former fruit and vegetable jobber at 287 Washington Street by John Nix & Co. Miller Cummings Company and E T Conard & Bro. The filing follows prior notices that Weinstein owed about 25000 to the trade and that he later assigned to G C Spangler Crispo & Sons. Creditors remain divided over the assignment.
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New York
Leo Weinstein
Washington Street
John Nix & Co
Miller-Cummings Company, Inc
E. T. Conard & Bro
Weinstein
G. C. Spangler
Crispo & Sons, Inc
Packer's Policy Liked for Borah Summers Law News
Readers nationwide praise The Packer for printing the Borah Summers mandatory licensing law text. Reprints of the July 12 issue depleted copies, prompting another full text publication this week. The paper notes strong industry interest in enforcement provisions and aims to supply complete information.
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Kansas City
Packer
Aso
Forgery Charge Filed Against Joseph O Segari New Orleans
Oct 17 report from New Orleans states Joseph O Segari faced forgery charges after a Southern Grocery Company check mailed to Segari Distributing Company was cashed by Segari or his associates. Investigators suggest misdirected mail and improper endorsements prompted the action. A $1,500 bond is anticipated.
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Joseph T. Segari
Segari Distributing Company
Poydras Street
Joseph O. Segari
L. Semgari & Son
Southern Brokerage Company
Independent Produce Company
Segari & Co
Southern Grocery Company
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Segari
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Darrow
Osborne
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Spanish Onions Idle At New York Dock
At New York dock on Thursday night 3,000 half cases and 7,500 crates of Spanish onions remained unsold while cable advices showed 17,600 crates afloat for the port.
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New York
The Packer's Stance on Industry News and Reform
The Packer defends full reporting on fruit and produce industry practices including fraud and crookedness. It argues readers want facts even if painful, cites Borah Summeris bill and presidential actions as evidence of widespread concerns, and urges transparent coverage to cleanse the industry while noting a minority of wrongdoers.
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