Shipp ers accuse Sligh of fruit firm schemes in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville a probe into the National Fruit and Produce Co alleged to be run by M J Sligh uncovers missing returns to shippers. Reports claim fake letterheads list offices at 414 Masonic Bldg and 234 West Bay St. Complaints cite unpaid sums, undisclosed operations, and repeated solicitations for business with no documented license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville, Fla
National Fruit&Produce Co
Sligh
Lady Lake Fla
Accaldent
Jacksonville
East Bay Street
Georgia
Florida
Opeara
R. M. Burgh
M. J. Sligh
Masonic
W. Bay ‘St
National Fruit & Produce Co
National Drug Manufacturing ‘Company
Jr. A. Riddle
Treas
Natonal. Drug.Manufacturing Company
Itd.ndmeé
Masonic’ Temple
Masonic Building
M. J. Slizh
F. M. Mi
J. A
Jackeonville
West Bay Sreet
Produce House
National Fruit & Produce Company
Shippere
Lawsuits Between Crutchfield and Rule Dropped
Wenatchee Washington September 22 Attorneys announce mutual agreement ends all lawsuits between Crutchfield American Fruit Growers Inc and Rule North American Fruit Exchange W F Gwin and others The initial action was dismissed after a demurrer by Rule Gwin and the exchange Judge Hill granted the demurrer and all related suits have since been dropped
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Wash
Crutchfield
American Pruit Growers Inc
A. R. Rule-North American Fruit Exchange
W.F. Gwin
Judge Hill
Superior Court
Douglass County
A. R. Rule
W. F- Gwin
North American Fruit Exchange, Et al
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Week's Market on Potatoes in Chicago
Receipts of potatoes in Chicago show liberal arrivals with heavy shipments from producing districts. Activity remains strong in demand, with 183 cars on track at week’s end, higher than typical for the season. Minnesota leads shipments, with Michigan and Wisconsin also contributing, while quality remains generally good except for a few very dry areas. Prices range with various grades and regional quotes on track and off in Chicago markets.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Sandland
Apple Exports Lead Over Last Year in Weekly Report
The International Apple Shippers Assn reports U S and Canada exports for the week ending September 16 show 41 647 barrels and 21 640 boxes, up from 31 852 barrels and 1 199 boxes a year ago The season’s total exports reach 118 525 barrels and 9 220 boxes, compared with 35 699 barrels and 8 106 boxes last year. Flat figures for routes include Boston Liverpool 342 barrels 2 450 boxes and more across New York London Glasgow and Montreal to various ports, plus Philadelphia Liverpool 300 boxes and Halifax London 12 481 barrels.
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Rochester
N. Y
International Apple Shippers' Assn
United States
Canada
Boston
Liverpool
Glasgow
New York
London
Montreal
Philadelphia
Halifax
Manchester
Apples Show Better Movement and Prices
Cooler weather lifts apple market activity in New York with higher receipts and steady supplies from the East. Early barrel apples sell mainly 2 to 3.60 dollars, McIntosh up to 5, basket fruit 65 to 80 cents, while California Gravensteins and Oregon Winter Bananas fetch 1.25 to 2 dollars per box.
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New York
California
Oregon
California Urges 24 Hour Hold on Refrigerator Cars
State officials in Los Angeles announce a new car conservation program under the Division of Markets to curb car detention beyond 24 hours for loading or unloading. The plan charges shippers and receivers with delays, coordinates with major rail lines and carriers, and aims to move a projected 40,000 cars during September and October to support the state grape crop and perishables.
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Los Angeles
Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Fred N. Bigelow
James P. Britt
Pacific Car
Pacific Fruit Express
Santa Fe
Southern, Pacific, Union, Pacific and
Pacific Electric
George H. Hecke
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Mississippi River
California
Car Shortage Holds Back Wisconsin Cabbage Movement
Somers Wisconsin September 22 Shippers report difficulty securing refrigerator cars as warm weather persists. Some operators just received their first refrigerator car in a week while many distant orders remain unfilled. Stock cars are used for short hauls to Chicago and nearby markets but demand outpaces supply. Cabbage quality statewide remains good with heads medium and solid. Holland market movement improves and quotes at 7.50 per ton at shipping points.
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Somers
Wis
Wisconsin
Chicago
Holland
Car Shortage Grips California Grapes and Rail Lines
San Francisco reports a worsening car shortage as growers rush to deliver a record grape crop statewide. Railroads say equipment limits will hinder movement, with about 10,000 cars used since July and daily needs near 400 to 700 cars to finish the harvest in six weeks. Los Angeles notes even fewer cars available and potential losses if cooler weather and more cars do not arrive.
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San Francisco
Srewers
Severy
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Western Pacific
Los Angeles
California
L. K
New York Bankruptcy Case Dividends to Creditors
A bankruptcy report notes a reference to dividends due creditors, with regard to a company’s case identified by Ri Co. The document mentions a first distribution 5 percent and outlines duties to creditors in December.
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New York
Ri Co
Nine Grape Buyers Suffer Heavy Losses Over Car Shortage
The report notes nine grape buyers facing major losses due to a chronic car shortage affecting Zinfandel shipments. Buyers quoted 115 to 126 f o b, seeking reliable transport to inspect grape quality upon arrival. Early box car shipments marked the first signs of impact this week as buyers awaited shipping conditions.
Box Car Shortage Hits California Wine Trade
The district reports severe box car shrinkage from 25 to 100 percent, hampering shipments. California shippers face high refrigerator car rates and are told to take or leave cars. Prices for Zinfandel and Muscat vary by car type, with fears of grape values rising to 150 dollars if the car problem persists. Michigan Concord demand remains strong amid oversold supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Michigan
Aense i Jeach
Herschel F. Jones to Enter New York Business
Herschel F. Jones resigns as director of Farmers and Markets in New York and will start his own venture October 1. He plans a marketing service with Farmers Marketing Associations and other shippers, initially running the Cooperative Grange League Federation with 000,000 worth of business in seeds and fertilizers. Jones is praised as a strong press agent who has informed wholesale fruit and produce merchants and advocated truthful publicity to curb profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel F. Jones
New York
Jones
of Farmers and Market
New ‘York
Co-operative Grange League
Federation
Hev
W C Gray Joins Fidelity Produce in Tampa Venture
W C Gray is now connected with the Fidelity Produce Company a recently opened concern in Tampa. He works as city salesman and shipment solicitor targeting shippers in the South. Previously Gray operated under his own name at 1424 Franklin Street advertising to reach shippers of poultry and sweet potatoes.
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Turlock
Seagon
Tampa
Pla
W.C. Gray
Fidelity Produce Company
South
Gray
Franklin Street
Maly
Optimism grows in Chicago apple deal as buyers book orders
Apples remain in fond demand with Jonathans at 2 dollars, Spitzenbergs 1.40, Maiden Blush 3 dollars 50, and other varieties trading in No. 1 stock. California Gravensteins fetch 2.25 for extra fancy and 1.75 for fancy, with wider ranges for unclassified stock.
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Jonathans
Spitzenberg
Apple
Grimes
Wolfe Rivers
California
Trade group pledges faster car releases
Dealers jointly pledge cooperation to speed releasing cars under pressure from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Members receive mail circulars from Mr. Frenchy directing shipments and receivers to expedite operations, reflecting coordinated efforts by the Inter-State Shippers Association and related bodies.
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Ington
Inter- Shippers’ Association
St Tobbers' Association
National League‘of Commission ‘Merchants
United
Interstate, ‘Commerce Commission
Prench
Frenchy
Importations cargoes and cranberries report for New York market
New York cargoes afloat include 50 cases 14 800 half cases and 73 225 crates for N York with 300 cases 600 half cases and 26 478 crates at the dock unsold. Market eased slow under heavy offerings with prices down toward week end. Cranberries saw increased receipts and good color with berries trading around 9.75 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Colo’ Ney
The Packer and The Produce Packer Free Sample Offer
The Packer edition focuses on fruit and vegetable production and marketing while a separate weekly paper, The Produce Packer, covers market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs. A free sample copy is available by request.
Kansas City Trades Protest Lower Express Rates
Kansas City wholesale fruit and produce firms petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce express charges by the American Express Company. The filing cites rates averaging about 42 percent of selling price, delaying shipments at the Kansas City terminal and harming local shipments during peak production periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansan City
Missouri
American Express Company
Kansas Cityio
Dallas man charged with theft in early September case
Dallas district attorney cites grand jury indictment charging A Tegal a mercandise broker with theft of more than 50 dollars. The case references a Fort Worth wholesale context and an obsolete statute. A three year penalty was noted.
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Dallas
A. Tegal
Tre ‘Fort. Worth
Small Jobers Fail in New York Market
An involuntary petition filed in New York on September 22 cites debts from fruit and vegetable trades on Eleventh Avenue. Creditors list amounts from Cuoma and Di to Neola Brothers totaling over $2,000 for goods bought on trade.
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New York
New ‘York
Dobbe Eleventh Avenue
Petiti
Cuoma’ &' di
Feo
Neola Brothers
Witz
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National ‘Fratt.and Produce Company
Bering
Bligh
Waay- Witt
Florida Drug Manufacturing Company
R. M. Sligh
Californy Au Port
San
Elberias
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Michigan Elbertag
Calif
Chinge
Isy
Ae ‘Harding
W. C. Gray
Northwestern
Apple Distributors Report
Kansas City
Cheu Jung
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