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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
1
A Thursday night conference between union leaders resulted in a decision to cancel the planned Friday morning railroad walkout by rail employees set for October 30. The agreement aims to prevent disruption while negotiations continue.
Chicago, Oct 28. The railroad situation yields relief to the food trade as wage reduction plans face extended hearings before any cuts. Roads and employees show general satisfaction with the outcome, some welcoming the prospect of lower freight rates from future settlements. July reductions already benefit roads, while further wage adjustments are postponed pending new hearings.
The settlement keeps wages from a cut until full hearings by the United States Railway Labor Board. Railroads save $400 million yearly, boosting dividends while freight rates stay largely unchanged pending later talks. Public sentiment remains unsettled as producers face high transport costs for crops.
New York Oct 28 bitter complaints sweep the metropolitan rail terminal situation as deliveries of fruit from California and Northwestern states grow erratic. Erie Railroad, handling most fruit, is central to the dispute with inconsistent schedules and scarce reliable information from authorities. Reports say Western apples may face embargo rumors, though an Erie agent denies embargoes beyond California grapes.
Public sentiment helped withdraw the strike order as the United States Railroad Labor Board warned unions of strict handling if the action continued. The fruit and vegetable trade nationwide welcomed the annulment, fearing halted shipments of perishables and potential losses, with ample supplies reported in major markets. Kansas City and Pittsburgh reported heavy foodstuffs on hand, while fears of distribution chaos eased as leaders expected rail movement to resume and rates to stabilize.
Alleging insolvency Gillette Livesey of New York filed a bill against Gressitt Lloyd Co. Receivers were appointed and bonded for 5000 dollars. The firm, engaged in wholesale produce and grocery, has undergone several changes and moved from Camden to East Pratt Street. Hyman Rome and Morton P. Fisher named as receivers.
In Cincinnati on October 28 the receiver for the S S Dewson Company filed a bankruptcy report. Assets listed at 96 474 87 with movie assets 75 498 90 and liabilities per first audit. Receiver and court note potential reductions from shrinkage in accounts receivable and inventory. Receipts total 7 072 93, disbursements 428 90, balance on hand 46 644 03.
Baltimore Maryland October 28 creditors hunt Jacob Asner who ran a small shop at 107 West Camden Street. He allegedly owes over 5000 dollars and investigations show some goods sold for less than cost. A creditor meeting was held last Saturday and further actions are anticipated. Local fruit and produce merchants are owed over 1000 dollars.
Jacksonville Fla Oct 28 The proposed meeting of Florida shippers to discuss freight rates and railroad service at Orlando on October 27 was postponed at the last moment due to the threatened railroad strike. A later date is planned likely in Jacksonville.
Delegation from the American Vegetable Growers Association will visit New York for a sightseeing tour around the time of their Albany convention. Members from across the country plan a Friday arrival, dinner, show, a dockside visit, and attendance at market district auction houses Saturday morning.
An unclear report notes a large potato stockpile in major markets and by dealers in smaller towns. Prospective buyers have limited activity in recent days, with some shippers reporting cautious demand and others safeguarding their own needs amid the market buildup.
Variety of crops being shipped from the Rio Grande Valley includes beans, eggplants, squash, peppers, tomatoes and okra. Prices quoted for crates and baskets. cabbage and tomato acreage grow, with 30 percent of cabbage in fields. Fall tomatoes largest ever. onions and potatoes show changes. citrus crops promise a record year as new orchards bear fruit.
New Orleans district crops show satisfactory growth through the season with favorable weather expected to yield large quantities of green vegetables. Head lettuce output remains fair with good quality anticipated. endive escarol and other greens in splendid shape. Bunch vegetables and other greens are in good condition with firm prices. listed rates include curly parsley 0c per dozen, plain parsley 1c, mustard greens 75c, turnips 90c, shallots 50c, radishes 50c, carrots 75c, leeks 75c, bayleaf and thyme in moderate supply, horseradish 3c per lb, parsnips $2.50 per bushel, oyster plant $2 per dozen, green beans $2.50 per hamper, butter beans $4 per hamper, bell peppers $2.50 per hamper, and okra $5 per hamper.
New York October 28 H L Preston editor of the Produce News died at his Bensonhurst Brooklyn home following a stroke He was 68 and a native of Apa Aiwidow two sons and others survive
Officials stated heaters will not be refused for fruit and vegetable shipments. The plan to block heater service across a broad Midwest route was discussed, with intent to keep shipments moving despite weather conditions.
Florida dispatches report thousands of acres and heavy winds damaging truck crops in Lee Hillsborough Pinellas Polk Manatee and other counties. Citrus losses mount with Florida fruit growers facing millions in losses as packing houses close and shipments falter amid the storm aftermath and railroad strikes delaying reports from the region.
Washington Oct 28 Inter state Commerce Commission denied proposed cancellation of heater car service for fresh fruits and vegetables after Joint Council of International Apple Shippers Western Fruit Jobbers and National League of Commission Merchants urged a suspension. Carriers sought to withdraw heater protection affecting shipments from California New Mexico Arizona to eight states and within Illinois. decision preserves existing heater service and halts plans seen as disrupting cold weather transit. John R Rowe, New York broker, filed bankruptcy schedules showing assets and debts totaling $12,106 with liabilities.
The article notes anxiety over a hard freeze and its impact on potato shipments, with most crops moving in box cars due to few refrigerators. Large operators seek reefers for future use while f o b prices lagged behind delivered prices, causing some buyers to delay purchases. Some warehouses store stock as Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin prices range around 1.50 to 2.10 per cwt, with regional variations. Reports from Florida describe 90 percent damage to fruits and vegetables in specific counties, while citrus areas report limited impact from high tides and storms.
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