Denia Onions Controversy Shocks New York Trade
An ongoing scandal over Denia onions exposed by The Packer reveals widespread mislabeling in New York auctions. Catalogues from August 1 to 28 show Denia branding on shipments from Gandia Oliva and other Spanish ports, while actual goods came from various inland sources. A letter from Denia confirms the season’s end and warns future shipments, underscoring buyer sting and deteriorating Denia reputation.
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New York
Denia
Léven
Provincia
Brown & Seccumb
Denia Onions
George Weiss
Pyan
Fernando Garcia
Gandia
Pain
Thompson Conklin & Co
Scobal ‘& Day
Denia An
Spain
Oliva
Scanco Piles
I Denia
Palmero
Bellrequart
Dehia
George Velas
Se Cary
Southain
Denias
Fruit Exchange
Urs
Liverpool
Lettine
Ex Sa
Princinessa Lactitie
Deni
Off-Colored Almarias Auction Shocks New York Trade
In New York on September 7 dealers witnessed the sale of odd Almaria rapes from the Baltic cargo. The fruit surfaced as Castizza amid secrecy, with prices ranging from 1.15 to 8.0 per barrel as brokers debated true origin and quality.
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New York
Packer
Early Apples High as Market Sees Cheap Stock Arrive
New York reports abundant early apples from New Jersey and upriver with prices mixed. Wealthy varieties bring 2.50 to 4.50, Fall Pippins 2.25 to 3.50, Gravenstein 2.25 to 3.50, and Astrachadsey Alexanders around 3.50 when available. Wide price ranges prevent precise quotations.
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New York
Jersey
First Colorado Peaches Car Expected in New York Market
Colorado peaches begin arrival to New York as shipments inch toward market due later this week. Reports from Pessman & Co indicate Elbertas and other Colorado varietiesward to reach the city, with growers hoping for brisk sales and profits during the late season.
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New York
Colorado P
Exim
Rae & Halle
Treet
Ember
Utah
Wily
Pessman & Co
Elbertas
Apples Run Low Prices See Warm Weather Hurting Crops
Dingfelder returned from a Rochester New York trip where he bought apples for his home. He did not buy high priced apples but picked up a few, noting the warm four weeks with no rain stunted growth. He held fourteen Baldwins and warned that good weather is needed for large apples to develop.
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Telder
R Dingfelder
Rochester
New York State
Dingfelder
New ‘York
Henry Dingrces
Mr. Dingfelder
Cantaloues Slow Sale Hits New York Market
New York cantaloupe trading this week shows heavy supply from Rocky Ford and New Jersey. Prices ranged from 60 cents to $2.50 per 33 melons with many crates selling around $1.25 to $1.60 after transport costs. Some Rocky Ford stock cleared at 50 cents to $1. overall market loss noted due to overstock.
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New York
Sep
Rocky Ford
New Jersey
Jerseys
Colorado
Taylor Jelliffe Dead at Age 70 in Somerville
Taylor Jelliffe senior partner of the firm Jelliffe, Wright & Co. of Washington Feet, died last Saturday at about seventy years old. He founded the firm in 1853 and retired about three years ago. He leaves five children, including Edwin T. Jelliffe Jr., and two daughters Mrs. Brokna and Mrs. Jacob D. Quick. Funeral services were held Tuesday and burial was in Somerville.
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Taylor
Jelliffe
Dau Iteree Rohaw
Somerv
EGwin_ T. Jenet
Readington
Frederick L
D. Jellife
Brokn
Jacob D. Quick
South Branch
Somerville
Butter Market Firmer in New York Weekly Trends
The butter market remains firm in New York with top grades in strong demand and stable quotations. Analysts expect continued brisk trade before winter, with limited stock and higher grades moving readily while lower grades rise modestly.
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New York
New York City
Cape Cod Early Black cranberries arrive for shipping
New York reports the first Cape Cod Early Black cranberries arriving for the season. Four crates were received by the National Fruit Exchange. Mr Chaney notes a fine stock showing, well colored, mature, and attractive. The exchange will begin shipping from Cape Cod by the end of next week.
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New York
Cape Cod
National Brult Exchange
Chaney
National Fruit Exchange
Cape
Spees Arrested in Harrisburg for Fraudulent Commission Sales
Milton Dock Spees, known as M Dock Spees, a long time unscrupulous commission dealer, was arrested in Harrisburg after fleeing from York and Columbia. He reportedly borrowed money, mortgaged property, shipped goods to Harrisburg, and faced bonds of 3000 for him and 3000 for his wife. He operated under the name M Dock Spees and has a history of criminal activity in the trade.
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Harrisburg
Duton D. Spees
Enich Rats
Jas
Spees
Columbia
Nature
York
Yoork
Paget
Lumbia
Harrisbug
Milton
Dock Bpees
Commission
M. Dock Speem
Harrisburg Parker
Alveral
Peaches Market Firm Despite Moderate Receipts in New York
The New York peach market opened September 7 with moderate receipts and firm prices. Fancy fruit from Maryland and Delaware sold well at $3.50 to $4 per carrier, while Pine Island shipments topped at $3.50 to $4 for extra fancy. Ordinary fruit fetched similar levels to Delaware and Maryland cargoes, with state fruit quoted at $1.50 to $2.50 per two-basket carrier.
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New York
Maryland
Delaware
Goa
Pine Island
Apple market in western New York sees bulls and storage shifts
Western New York apple growers report high prices driven by drought reduced size, with Hilton sale at 3.50 and rumors of 4.00 a bushel. Large operators buying fruit and reserving storage space, traders optimistic but wary as weather and market conditions affect later prices. Grapes and pears show strong prospects, while vegetables benefit from recent rains and expect good cabbage and potato crops this fall.
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Rochester
Middle Western
New York
Hilton
Falls Road
Gleason Cold Storage Co
Brighton
Rochester Commission
West
York State
Deslers
Er Duyers
AG & Pound
Orleans County
Medina
Albion
Tully
Jay HB. Allis
Dudley R. Watson
Alva Milchams
Frank R. Seeley
Ridge Road
East Bloomfield
Seneca
Keuke
Canandaigua
Arly
West Rush
Orange Prices Rise as New York Market Quietly Improves
New York market reports about 21 cars of California Valencias sold with a light weekly uptick. Fancy fruit priced from 4.50 to 5 dollars with some extras above. orange receipts expected to hold for a few weeks amid firmer prices and cautious buying.
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New York
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Coyne Bros
Sin
Illinois
Cantaloupes H. WiedDds $ CO
Chicago
C.S. & M. van Deursen
Water St
Holland
Beason
Schweizer Gom
W. Gard&j
Denney & Co
South Water St
Wardwell
Vaughan’s
Barclay St
Randolph Street
Theo. C. H. Wegeforth CO
Chicago, Ill
Buffy Mfg. CO
Indiana ST. Chigago
Ills
Schlosser Brothers
St. Jacobson Bros
Burlaps
Pearsall
Elgin, I
Hmi Guest
IBEST
Henry Martin & CO
South Water &T
State’ Bank of Chicago
Elmer L. Arminger
Water &T
John Bronson
Pritie Bene
Moses Gray & CO
the Packer
Waters
Wayne & Low Fruit and Produce
John W. Low
B. A. Whealock
Werden
Schmidt& Keihl Banks
J. Snyder & Son Produce Commission
Nat's Bank
S. Water St
HALL
Wedge & Carter General Com
Loa Ca Sa
Almarias
Mealer
Barnett Bros
Ordway
Antaloupe
ROWAY
Antaloupe Association
Cuiaco
Rocky Fords
Taylorvelliffe
Eine
Tnto
Ste
Poe
Ania
Deal
Ork Sinte
Orange Frices Firm
Merrill & Eldredge
J. L. Oxley & CO
Hibernian ‘Sanking ‘Association
Gallagher Bros
Cnbaco
Roduce Commission Merchants
JOS. Dusek
West Randolph Street
Kasper State Bank
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Gibson Inc
South Water Street
Cer
Clark, Incs
Illnese
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Pitteburg
Ss. K. Swenson &Co., (Inc
Earl Bros
Gibralter
Sigmund Bros
W. Randolph St
Phillip A A
Carrot Bandiers
A. F. Wynoble & Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Jeauutay & Veal
BLM. Brueckner & 60
Anit Byarte
Eid
Weil, Turnbull & Co
Woodbridge Bt
Detroit
A.J. Bloomgarden
Detroit, Mich
Bloomgarden ‘& Eleustein
Bellable
Fruit and Vegetable House
Dowden Mfc. Co
Prairie City
Iowa
Frank
G. Schilling Co
Green Bay
Wis
Iron Mountain
Mich
Burkhartmeier Bros
N. Peoria Stn
Michigan
Hampton Stock Farm Co
Glenwood
Beatrice Creamery Company
Michigan Ave
Booth & CO
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