Mergenthaler Horton Basket Co graft scandal explodes
New York reports reveal a web of stock sales and misused funds tied to the Mergenthaler Horton Basket Co and the Maine based Mergenthaler Horton Basket Machine Co. Treasurer Barlow looted assets while manager Morris ferried money from New York. Paducah investigators say the firm operated to inflate stock value as baskets were produced at or below cost. A receiver was named. a wind up may begin in December with assets far below claimed value.
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Barlow
New York
W. E. Morris
New Albany Box & Basket Co
New Albany
Ind
Morris
Treasury
Mergenthaler- Jiorton Basket Machine Co
Maine
Game
Mergenthaler-Horton Machine Co
Virginia
Mergenthaler-Horton Basket Co
Paducah, Ky
Jms
Cc. R. Barlow
Mergenthaler-Horton Basket Machine Co
Maiin
Les
Inqquirers
Broadway
Elters
Paducah
Larrow
Naked
Horton
Mergenthaler-Horton Basket
Dogan
the & nale-Puscoy
the & Y
Mmergemater- Horton Basket Co
Packer
Cincinnati Packer
Samuel Cupples & Co
St. Louis
Coles & Co
Mergenthaler- Porton Boenee Co
Merfenthaler-Horton Basket Machine Co
K Ky
A Psderman
BR Prurmel
Reigen
Inbergs
Jie
Hummel
R. Barlow
Sinderatoon
Silp
Dodge
Harlow
W. Hummel
Yeers
Hughes & Berry
Clumester
United States Court
Mergenthaer-Horton Basket Machine
Close Search For Claims Emerges In Rail Overcharges
Kansas City October 19 The practice of having a claim attorney inspect railroad expense bills for overcharges and take a 60 percent share on collectable claims is growing. Firms now hand bills to the attorney for immediate thorough checking to uncover possible claims against railroad companies. Leavenworth October 18 Farmers in the Big Stranger valley north east of Tongnoxie plan to plant hundreds of acres of potatoes next season, aiming for a becoming important regional crop. Dickson October 18 A Dickson County cantaloupe growers meeting October 26 will discuss plans for next season. J G Maught, cantaloupe expert at Frenceburg, will speak. Seguin October 17 Dan Denman leads the Guadalupe County Pecan Raisers Assn with P K Delaney as secretary.
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Kansas City
New Western Potato District
Leavenworth, Kas
Big Stranger Valley
Tongnoxie
Dickson
Tenn
Dickson County
Assa
J. G. Maught
Frenceburg
Pecan Growers Association
Seguin, Tex
Dan Denman
Guadalupe County
Express hearing on express companies over fruit shipments
Kansas City and Omaha hosts set hearings by a special Inter state Commerce Commission representative on October 23 and October 31. The Western Fruit Jobbers Association plans to present extensive evidence challenging express firms handling fruits vegetables and other produce in competition with regular trade amid a growing anti express sentiment.
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Satico—Yeeee
Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha
E. B.ronters
Western Fruit Jobbers' Agsn
Kalamazoo Celery Growers Pleased With Winter Crop Prospects
Kalamazoo reports growers are pleased with the celery crop so far this year. Frost fears last year have them ready, with high banked plants and large bleached stalks. The fall crop is No 1 quality, shipments remain heavy, winter harvest begins in a week, prices around 18 cents per bunch with expectations of a rise in two weeks.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Thompson & Co.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed in Louisville Kentucky by C L Redding & Co. against Thompson & Co. alleging insolvency after a general assignment deed was recorded September 10 in Jefferson County. Chestnut prices rise while nut and fruit markets report light receipts and steady demand. shipments urged by express in small bags for ventilation as harvest aids prices across nuts and dried fruits.
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Loulaville
C. L. Redding &Co
Thompson & Co
Redding & Co
Commission
Jefferson County
Cincinnati
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Shipee
Louisville Fall Potato Crop Prospects in 1907 Report
Louisville Kentucky October 14 1907 Our second crop of potatoes is assured and will likely be the best yet. Growers have begun harvesting with strong indications of an unusually high yield. No Triumphs raised in this area. Most stock consists of white varieties. Onion sets have been moving out steadily as the crop progresses.
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Louisville
Packer
Fall potato crop in Indian Territory expected smaller
Fall potato crop in Indian Territory is projected to be well below last season though recent rains help. If frost stays away for a week or ten days, about 60 percent of a crop is anticipated. Frost risk remains high in Muskogee area while Gibson region may fare better.
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Muskogee
I. T
Indian Territory
Gibson
Govere
L. Lawrence
Btuskogee
Packer
Oklahoma
Shawnee
Indian Ferry
Mayke
Dealers Annoyed by Telegraph and Freight Car Shortages
Kansas City reports ongoing telegraph service flaws and scarce freight cars disrupting dealers. Long distance calls and prompt message replies from Interior points are criticized as unsatisfactory, while higher business volume strains the system. Potatoes from Colorado and northern districts fetch about 3 per barrel amid rising market offerings and steady homegrown prices.
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Kansas City
Colorado
Wisconsin cabbage slow amid scarce cars and bullish growers
Chicago Oct 19 Wiscon sin cabbage dealers report little better demand this week with no price rise in days due to cold weather late crops and ample southern supply. Growers seem bullish but stocks likely to come on in a lump pressuring the market. storages nearly empty and buyers paid 7.50 to 13.50 a ton for choice Holland stock fob orders filling near that level.
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York State News
Chicago
Wisconsin
York State
Proposed Uniform Bill of Lading Sparks Shipping Hearing
Hearing on a proposed uniform bill of lading for rail and water shipments drew growers shippers brokers and bankers arguing over liability and the right to route cargo. E L Marshall and Samuel Williston urged loans on non negotiable bills of lading as banks pressed for national standardization.
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Uae
E. L. Marshall
Samuel Williston
Poultry Quotation Reform Movements Stir Chicago Traders
Poultry men and commission buyers in Chicago show strong interest in reworking daily quotations after a Packer report urged changes. A meeting of commission men and salesmen is being organized though no date is set. Dealers say current early morning quotes fail to cover carrot and express runs adequately.
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Chicago
Packer
Commissiona
Grapes Decline At Chicago Markets As Prices Rise
The Chicago grape market fell over the week due to heavy supplies from Michigan and the East. Weather was favorable but high prices limited demand. Michigan stock was irregular in quality and did not compare to New York state grapes. Prices ranged from 20 to 21 cents for stock packed in 8 pound baskets and 23 to 23 1/2 cents for colored java.
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Chicago
Michigan
York State
Java
Market turns easier for butter and eggs in Kansas City
Utter and Exx Lower Kansas City October 19 The market for butter and eggs turned easier with creamery butter down a half cent and eggs down a half cent. Egg receipts were larger but demand was light. Receipts held by dealers on the street were modest and cold storage supplies were not burdensome. Dealers expect the weakness to be temporary due to light current receipts and little butter in storage besides packing houses.
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Utter
Kansas City
Dairy Prices Sluggish as Market Demand Weakens in Cleveland
In Cleveland on October 18 butter and eggs show slow trade with prices dipping. Cheese sales fall amid high costs just as turkeys, geese, and ducks remain limited. Potatoes and onions soften, apples firm, and peaches scarce. chestnuts arrive at 16 to 18 cents per pound as market quality varies.
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Cleveland
Elgin
Undercharges on freight bills roil New York commission merchants
New York October 19 The dispute over collecting balances from New York commission merchants by the Pennsylvania Railroad for undercharges due to clerical errors threatens receivers and shippers nationwide. The issue centers on whether receivers or shippers pay for misquoted rates and how the Interstate Commerce Commission may rule on who bears the loss, with the published tariff as the controlling rate.
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New York
New York Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Packer
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Haveeen
Griducei
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
A. J. Poor Grain Co
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
C., B. & Railroad
E Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy's Railroad Co
Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Texay & Pacific Railway Co. Ve
Mugg
U. S
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad Co
Hefley
U. 8
Rail’ Road Company
Cake
Truit
Pennsylvania
Commission Meritank
Chas. A. Prouty
Washington, D. C
Consignee
Poor Apples Neglected Liberal Offerings All Told
In Kansas City on Oct 19 the local apple market showed little change this week. Poorer offerings were in lighter demand. barrel apples at about 3. No. 1 stock ranges from 4 to 4.50, with Michigan receipts around 3.75 to 4.25. York state and Arkansas supplies appear, while California and northwest Pacific apples are prominent. Boxed apples sell mainly 2 to 2.25, small lots up to 2.00. Total offerings remain liberal.
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Kansas City
Virginia
York State
Michigan
Michigan Ia
Arkansas
California
Northwest Pacific
Trade Outlook and Market Prices From Kansas City
Oct 18 to Oct 19 reports show limited overall trading activity in game and poultry. Hens and springs priced lower amid dull demand, broilers in good demand, turkeys firmer with a penny rise, and ducks and geese selling slowly. oranges and lemons noted in regional markets with fluctuating prices.
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Springs
Kansas City
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