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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
1
A Chicago piece criticizes reporters and politicians for sensationalism in covering hoarding and profiteering in produce. It argues editors push dramatic headlines while growers and dealers face price manipulation and a fragile public trust amid perishable farm goods.
The day’s state market showed 20c higher for state fruits and 7T6c gains for the orange market while peaches and other commodities held steady. Commissioner Robertson urged market solutions for rotting Michigan fruit as Chicago merchants refuse fair prices. orchard owners report losses from picking packing and shipping costs. Prices quoted by Michigan growers ranged from $1.25 to $2.75 per bushel, with Chicago service offered at 10 percent commission or 13 28c per basket. District Attorney Clyne claimed evidence of fruit and vegetable destruction to prop up prices.
Martinsburg West Virginia September 6 stored apples in line with normal business or past practice will not be deemed hoarding. W H Somers Berkeley Springs chief Bureau of Markets West Virginia announced after a Department of Justice ruling. Storage to hold for higher markets will be considered unfair practice.
Los Angeles reports the railroad strike in Southern California has ended and normal conditions are returning. Citrus movement resumed after August 30 with 141 orange cars and 31 lemon cars shipped August 30 through September 2. Total to date shows 20,921 orange cars and 8,787 lemon cars moved, with no citrus from Central or Northern California.
New York City reports profiteering on foodstuffs largely ended after a week of review by Federal Food Administrator Arthur Williams. He said dealers mostly adhere to the fair price list and aim to avoid unfair advantage. Prices may not fall yet until all links from producer to retailer cooperate with federal authorities. Shoes and clothing pricing awaits a forthcoming fair price list from a subcommittee.
New York reports from the American Cranberry Exchange indicate this year’s crop is predicted to total about 634,000 barrels across Cape Cod 50,000 New Jersey 146,000 and Wisconsin 28,000, edging past last year’s 183,000 and 1918’s 351,700. Harvest pace is set for September 12 to 15, though rain slowed picking.
The text notes a general trend toward higher prices than last year due to increased production costs. It states the market started last year at 8 dollars per barrel and ended at 35 dollars per barrel, with demand prospects this year improving because of scarcity and high prices of competitive fruits, especially dried fruits.
Boston reports Maine potato operator Fred W. McBurnie of A. W. McBurnie & Co. filed a bankruptcy schedule listing liabilities at 93,216.41 dollars and assets of 33,145.39. Largest creditors include Aroo Stock Trust Co of Caribou with 22,000 dollars and Harry L. Whited of Houston with 6,890 dollars, among others in Presque Isle and Grand Isle. The disclosure expands the trade’s awareness of his failure amid prior financial concerns.
IndianapolisIndSept6 Twelve firms were indicted by the Marion county grand jury on charges of violating Indiana cold storage laws. Named defendants include Indiana Refrigerating Co and superintendent John Gano, Holt Ice and Cold Storage Co and superintendent Werner C Schaeffer, Crescent Packing Co and George Gardner, Armour and Co local branch and Harry C McConkey and superintendent Besaire Co and Paul Bessire treasurer Meier Packing Co and Louis Meier president Kingan Co and William H Patrick assistant superintendent Benjamin F Hitz T Hitz and A D Hitz of George Hitz Co EB Shidéter Frank S padcock Paul Bessessi and Leroy.
Chicago September 5 a special Grand Jury was called this week to review cases against packing houses sugar dealers lid filters and alleged evidence against dealers and cold storages for hoarding and profiteering. Early sessions heard liquor cases and sugar investigations as United States District Attorney Clyne said he had evidence on fruit and produce trade operations to present for indictments.
Creditors of Ackhart & Co. accuse Albert J. Ackhart of misrepresenting the firm’s condition to obtain licenses and backers. The firm failed owing more than 40 000 to shippers nationwide while assets are scarce. Creditors discuss settlements offered as low as 20 to 30 percent, with disputes over a 4 5 payment alleged to have been mispositioned before bankruptcy.
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Reports from Yakima and Wenatchee valleys confirm a fine crop with high quality fruit. Weather and irrigation support a strong harvest, with prices shown for extra fancy and C grade in September markets. Some orchard runs sold with buyer packing and grading, and profits notable for large acreages.
A. F. Cromwell, president of the Missouri Carlot Egg and Poultry Shippers Association, leads Ralph Hurst and W. B. Schneider as they depart for Washington. They will testify Monday before the Senate Agricultural Committee to oppose the Kenyon Bill, which egg, butter, and poultry dealers broadly resist.
Boston workers in the egg candling trade strike for a minimum $30 weekly wage a 45 hour week and union recognition. The action centers in Boston as workers seek contract gains and labor acknowledgment.
Seattle dairy produce handlers receive a clean health bill from federal officials after a week of hearings. U S District Attorney Sanders says there is no evidence of hoarding, and that stocks in Seattle are not being kept to control prices. The finding reassures dealers who had claimed no motive to protest publicity.
A New York hearing on the perishable freight investigation case focused on Freight Tariff No. 1 opened Tuesday morning and continued through the week. Testimony from railroad witnesses has begun and shippers’ witnesses are expected to be heard next, with the session likely to extend into next week.
A hearing on the case convened at Hulkee and Allen offices at 17 East Thirty-sixth Street with Attorney-Examiner C. R. Marshall presiding. Key railroad witnesses included C. O Bell of the US Railroad Administration traffic directorate, E. F. McPike of Illinois Central Refrigerator Service, and R. C Dearborn of the Chicago Pacific ay Company, among others.
Exhibits show railroads as a single revenue source with minimal profit in 1916. Evidence covers transport costs, including refrigerator car icing, indicating losses to meeting partners. Shippers’ counsel include F B Dow and D D Younger. Representing groups include R G Phillips, J F Waddell, R S French, and Samuel Frazer, the latter opposing the proposed tariff.
Minnesota potato market firmed as receipts stayed light this week. Demand remained lively with sales easily found and limited stock, while late varieties Cobblers and Triumphs showed high quality pricing. Carlots f. o. b.sacked sold around 2.60 to 2.70 per cwt with bulk at 2.40 to 2.65 as fair week drew shoppers to the Twin Cities.
Rochester N Y September 5 There is interest in the onion crop and dealers are contracting paying 150 to 165 a bushel for bulk stock with some sales to 175 a bushel The thrip damaged stock will be ready within ten days and be small to medium in size Recent rains improved yields and some dealers reportedly purchased Australian browns in California to store there
Turlock shipments of cantaloupes, casabas, honeydews and watermelons proceed after a strike ends, with about 45 cars daily. Watermelon movement reaches roughly 1,600 cars, prices range $6 to $7.50 per ton, and bulk sales for casabas and honeydews fetch $8 and $12 per ton. Quality remains good despite late-season conditions. Shipping sheds report frequent multi-ton bulk loads and nightly dispatches by T, M. & G. toward September 10.
Fragmentary copy notes ongoing district matters and supply status with unclear details. No identifiable persons or organizations are fully readable to confirm specifics.
An initial inquiry in Southern California found no legal violations by storage firms over food hoarding though beans need further review. Investigators note wholesale prices around 45 cents a pound vs retail about three times that, with bean growers in Ventura, Orange, and Los Angeles counties holding large stocks seeking fair prices. Bankers financing harvests grow restive as growers seek relief from loans.
The last summer crop of Spanish onions reaches New York this week totaling 23 000 cases with 9000 sold at auction and the rest privately. Crates at auction fetch 1 75 to 1 85 per 72s and 1 90 to 2 05 for fds while private sales bring 1 90 to 2 15 per 72s. Quality noted as good and heavy receipts expected as winter onions arrive next week.
New York reports that the Live Poultry Receivers Association of New York, meeting earlier this week, decided not to unload poultry on Saturdays unless conditions required unloading cars.
Rocky Ford Colo Sept 3 The annual fair wrap up notes cantaloupe shipments rising with 500 cars by midweek and 90 to 100 cars daily expected next week. Pink meats and Honey Dews due in ten days from Ordway Swink and Manzanola. prices around 60c per crate and 1.50 to 1.73 for standards. State and carrier inspections ensure conformance to standards.
Columbus Ohio September 5 The trade here this week carried a Washington dispatch stating that officials of the old Capitol City Dairy Co convicted of conspiring to defraud the government of taxes on colored oleomargarine amounting to one million dollars are to be pardoned on Attorney General Palmer's recommendation. The Justice Department has found points favorable to Dennis Kelly M L Corbett W H Everest and W H Kelley and says the tax on colored oleomargarine may be unconstitutional benefiting creamery butter makers rather than consumers.
Kansas City reports a railway car shortage hampers Jonathan apple movement from Arkansas. Road Administration appeals have been made to secure more refrigerator cars for shipping, as shipments face growing delays in the Middle West and beyond.
Shippers say the Missouri Arkansas Jonathan apple flow was overlooked by the Railroad Administration in prorating refrigerator cars. They report a large demand for equipment in Colorado and other states but insist Arkansas needs cars immediately to move the crop.
On September 4 the Chicago Butter and Egg Board ceased to exist and a 30 member committee plus a co-ordinating committee finalized plans for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The new body will serve as a clearing house and adjust margins for future sales. Rules and regulations will be published next week.
Stockton onion market remains brisk with strong East demand as railcar shortages choke shipments. Stockton warehouses overflow with onions and potatoes awaiting transport. Growers fetch 2.10 to 2.10 per bag for Australian Brown onions and about 1.96 for other varieties. potato prices have slipped to around 2.25 per bag after car delays.
Rochester N Y Sept 5 The celery crop in Western New York will be late but the outlook is good in Macedon Greece Frondequoit South Lima and Fulton The crop is not as bright around Williamson and Fairport Recent rains boosted the crop Some Tate celery contracted at 3 50 for good stock Some early celery moving Prices high Some short stalk stock at 3 50 4 per crate for 12 and 14s with sixes and eights selling up to 6 most sales 0c less
Frank X Krug president of the Cincinnati Ice Manufacturing and Cold Storage Company was dismissed on grounds that as an officer of a licensed corporation he was not responsible for the corporation's acts after recent arrest on charges of storing foodstuffs without proper records.
New York market reports lighter arrivals of California Valencia oranges at 71 cars with prices easing about 4 per box due to rain and limited movement. Lemons from Sicily scarce with only a few small lots touched, while Porto Rican cargoes sold at auction. Grapefruit and pineapples showed varied demand and prices, with notable activity for Havana pineapples and several price ranges across grades.
Washington Sept 5 Twelve months time limit on all foodstuffs in cold storage and a stamping requirement on entries and exits are slated. Imported articles would show storage abroad dates. Warehouses would be inspected by the Department of Agriculture with annual reports and power to seize or destroy overdue or unsanitary goods. The 12 month limit was favored to balance supply between production cycles.
New York reports Joseph A. Long a Portage Indiana butter and egg operator. He says inspectors have toured his territory and questioned credentials. Long expects the fall production to be the biggest in U S history with abundant grass and poultry.
New York reports Eugene W. Lewils of National Cold Storage Co returning from Europe says high prices here in foreign egg and poultry trade are not favorable. The pound sterling rate dropped to 4.12 percent last week, signaling likely reduced profit on cost price poultry and eggs abroad. This discouraging outlook affects storage goods holders.
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