Borah Sum Act in Action as Potatoes Trigger Trade Clash
Indianapolis September 26 The Borah Sum act enforcement and shipper broker dispute over a Virginia sweet potato car shows government inspection at shipment aligning with U S No 1 standards. Schad refused a number two quality car unless price dropped, while the shipper pressed for full invoice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Virginia
H. E. Schad
Jersey
Schad
U.S
U. B
Idaho Produce Bond Law interpretation sought at Supreme Court
Twin Falls Sept 26 A potato grower from Buhl Ap plied to the Idaho Supreme Court for a writ of mandate against District Judge W A Babcock to compel issuing an execution writ to satisfy a 1835 claim against Carl L DeLong and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co The suit concerns the Idaho state produce dealers bond law and pro rata division of a 2560 bond among multiple claimants Attorney J H Barnes said the case tests a new statute and aims to clarify the court s interpretation to aid settlement and resolve issues raised by the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
Idaho
Ww, Co. Pond
Buhl
Idaho Supreme Court
W. A. Babcock
Pond
Carl L. DeLong
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
DeLong
J. H. Barnes
W. C. Pond
Supreme Court
Babcock
Mr Barnes
The Produce Packer offers market news to shippers
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly edition focusing on commercial fruit and vegetable production and marketing. It covers market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related goods. A free sample copy is available upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
Joe Lanzarotto & Co Pay Out in Full
Trustees appointed two months ago to liquidate Joe Lanzarotto & Co have converted receivables and assets into cash exceeding liabilities. A 50 percent cash settlement was made with creditors after dissolution. Total debt was about $40,000. Trustees were J. V. LaMantla W. A. Merkel and C. A. McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Lanzarotto & Co
J. V. LaMantla
W. A. Merkel
Cc. A. McClure
Government Not Responsible For Rejected Cars Says
Washington DC September 26 The Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Economics issued guidance on the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act noting the department has no authority to direct disposition of shipments in a complaint. It urges parties to settle through contract terms and trade rules, warns of potential delays, and states that if settlement fails the department will accept the formal complaint but take no further action beyond that. It advises immediate disposal of highly perishable lots to avoid losses and suggests reparations claims may be filed with the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Secelar
Stephen A Gerrard Turns Seventy In Cincinnati
Cincinnati September 26 Stephen A Gerrard celebrated his 70th birthday on September 23 surrounded by friends. He marked nearly seventy years in the produce business while continuing his office duties. The industry honors his rise from humble beginnings to leadership and national esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Stephen A. Gerrard
Gerrard
America
Land
Steve Gerrard
Jacksonville Firm Closes After Offering Credit Notes
Jacksonville Florida September 26 The Kelly Produce Company a dealer in fruits and vegetables closed its doors last week and offered local creditors notes due in three six and nine months The concern was operated by W B Kelly who on February 16 1929 purchased the business of Richardson Brothers Inc and had been vice president and manager of that firm prior to the sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Kelly Produce Company
W. B. Kelly
Richardson Brothers, Inc
Kelly
Richardson
Colorado Peach Deal Develops Loss for Shipper
A peach deal between Schoenburg-Goldus of Chicago and Schoening Orchard of Grand Junction, Colorado, led to unpaid advances and protested drafts. Mil ton Schoenburg promised daily drafts but 21 of 84 shipped cars went unpaid. The affair unfolded with checks bouncing and drafts marked accepted then dishonored, causing losses for the shipper and concern along the trade line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoening Orchard Company of
Grand Junction
Schoenburg-Golbus Company
Chicago
Kansas City
Schoenburg-Goldus Company
Charles F. Schoening Orchard Company
Colo
Lne
Milton Schoenburg
Schoening Orchard Company
Milton Schoehburg
New Mackin firm forms after disbanded celery business
John A. Mackin of New York forms the Mackin Produce and Celery Corporation in New York City with capital of 5000 dollars to succeed John A. Mackin, Inc. at 45 Jay Street. The earlier firm reportedly discontinued after months of financial trouble and creditor suits. Incorporators include John A. Mackin, Benjamin Bromstein, and Grace A. Walsh.
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New York
Mackin Produce and Celery Corporation
New York City
Albany
John A. Mackin, Inc
Jay Street
John A. Mackin
Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers
John A. Mackin Company, Inc
Mackin & Schlesinger, Inc
Mackin Produce and Celery Company Corporation
Benjamin Bromstein
Park Row
Grace A. Walsh
Sixty-first Street
Brooklyn
Edward T. Milbourne Died in Chester Pa
Edward T Milbourne of the Milbourne and Milbourne firm died last Tuesday at his Chester home. He was a pioneer produce dealer and a respected figure in trade circles. His funeral last Friday drew many in the industry. He is survived by his widow and a son who will continue the business.
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Edward T. Milbourne
Chester
Milbourne & Milbourne
Milbourne
Balish Brothers' Trial Postponed in Pa Court
Philadelphia dated dispatch reports the trial of the Balish Brothers of New York, extradited to Pennsylvania, postponed at their lawyer's request until October. Local creditors seek accounts for about 48000 dollars of credit purchases, as the case moves toward possible settlement.
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Balish Brothers
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
Court of Quarterly Sessions
M Goldman Company of Akron Faces Bankruptcy
Akron Ohio September 26 The M Goldman Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. The firm has been in financial trouble with liabilities around 55000 and assets about 15000 mainly accounts receivable. M Goldman has run the Akron operation for 30 years and previously declared bankruptcy seven years ago before resuming business. Creditors in Cleveland reportedly hold about 12000 in claims.
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Akron
M. Goldman Company
M. Goldman
Goldman
Cleveland
Still Holding Down Movement California Grapes
Fresno report notes continued price weakness in eastern markets despite the Clearing House committee curtailment for juice and table grapes. Shipments for the week average around 637 cars daily, with total weekly estimates near 5,500 compared to last week. Rain damaged juice grapes in northern California, possibly lifting juice prices. Muscat shipments are forecast to be the smallest in years, with 4,000 to 5,000 cars expected this season.
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Fresno
Clearing House ‘Committee
Clearing House Committee
California Grape Control Board
California
San Joaquin Valley
Fresno Morning Republican
Weisman and Obshatkin Capital Discrepancy Case
New York September 26 Weisman and Obshatkin Newark New Jersey produce dealers who failed recently owe creditors and show a large capital gap. Comparisons of spring and present statements reveal about 40000 unaccounted for while winter figures showed about 52000 with owned building. Creditors report only roughly 6000 accounted for and the remaining capital has disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weisman & Obshatkin
Newark
N. J
J. W. Einhorn
Nova Scotia apples bound for Liverpool auction scene
Winchester reports 35000 barrels of Nova Scotia apples due in Liverpool next week. Prices expected lower amid warnings against indiscriminate shipments. Top auction prices Wednesday September 24: American Bonum 8.64, Grimes 6.84, King David 7.92 per barrel.
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Winchester
Nova Scotia
Liverpool
Florida Tomato Growers Demand Tariff To Protect Industry
Florida tomato growers and shippers insist a tariff is essential to keep the crop viable. They cite Mexican competition cutting Florida shipments by about 40 percent over a decade, with 1921-22 and 1922-23 movement figures. Comments from Biggar & Biggar of Fort Myers oppose the tariff’s rejection and note unequal protections for crops versus manufactured goods.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Tomato Growera
Packer
Florida
Mexico
Biggar &Biggar
Fort Myers
Cuba
Tomato tariff criticism prompts reader letter from Florida grower
A Fort Myers Florida reader laments a recent Packer front page story on the tomato tariff. He argues Florida growers, who support the tariff to protect prices, were misrepresented and urges editors to review alleged errors and industrial tactics affecting shipments to U S markets. The letter is signed by THOS M BIGGAR.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Packer
Florida
Cuba
Mexico
United States
Thos
M, Biggar
Chicago Potato Market Shows Slight Week Strength
Chicago reports a shade stronger potato market amid dry northern districts and about 240 cars on hand on Wednesday. Prices ranged from 1.65 to 2.50 for various types, including Wisconsin Cobblers at 2.15, Minnesota at 1.95 to 2.10, Sandland Ohios 1.65 to 1.80, Red Rivers 1.75, Tri Umphs 1.75 to 1.90, and Western Russels at 2 to 2.50. Dealers note good market fundamentals but general price softness in other commodities creates a cautious stance on price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Western Russels
Onions Reach Still Lower Level at Chicago
Chicago Sept 26 Heavy holdings and dull movement pushed onion prices down further this week. Good middle western yellows around 60 to 80 cents a cwt, best Spanish stock from the west moving slowly near 2 dollars. Chain stores selling onions at five pounds for 8 cents, a chain advertises fancy yellows at 79 cents for a 60 pound bag. Wheat growers with 78 cent market have nothing on onion raisers. Best Indiana onions won't bring more than 50 cents a cwt, Michigan prices range from 50 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Michigan
Free Brothers of Pittsburgh in Financial Trouble
Pittsburgh, Sept. 26. Free Brothers Company Inc. faces financial difficulties with plans for receivership and orderly liquidation discussed by creditors. The firm, active in produce terminal operations and two large stores, halted activity for a week as capital needs and losses from drought and low farm commodity prices prompted a possible reorganization into a new carrot receivership on the terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Free Brothers Company, Inc
Free Brothers Company
Free
Onio
Marietta
National League Convention Committees Begin to Function
Philadelphia hosts the National League of Commission Merchants 1931 convention plan details. Entertainment chair Edward Woodward, reception head H G Payne, program and advertising led by Barrett Connor and Ralph Clayberger. Members urged to contact Clayberger at 134 Dock Street, Philadelphia. Reservations have been filed to date.
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Philadelphia
League
National League of Commission Merchants
Frank Urie
Samuel Townsend
Quaker City
Edward Woodward
H. G. Payne
C. H. Peacock
Barrett Connor
Connor & Co
Ralph Clayberger
C. Wilkinson
Light Rains Reach Napa Sonoma Mendocino Grape Areas
Light rains swept northern California from San Francisco to Napa Sonoma and Mendocino counties for brief periods. The showers were the first in the region this season and, while scant, caused minimal impact with under a quarter inch in the districts and no reported damage. The sun returned the next morning and observers saw no clear signs of harm to crops from the brief showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Napa
Sonoma
Mendocino
Apple Exports Weekly Report Totals Weeks Ending Sept 20
New York notes exports of apples from the United States and Canada for the week ending September 20 totaling 91,754 barrels and 86,908 boxes. Cumulative exports reach 162,281 barrels and 679,577 boxes, versus 262,134 barrels and 391,796 boxes at the same date last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Potatoes Seller Gessner Tries 50 000 Cars Deal
An unidentified Idaho potato seller, E V Gessner, claimed to represent Western interests and sought to hire J M McCauley of New York to handle 50 000 cars of Idaho stock. McCauley denied knowledge of the deal, while railroad men investigated the extravagant claim causing brief disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCauley
New York
Idaho
State
E. V. Gessner
Michigan
Minnesota
Colorado
McCauley
Packer
Mee Cauley
Gessner
Pacific Coast Interests Press for Lower Refrigerator Car Rates
San Francisco Sept 26 Rail car carriers faced a sharp challenge before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Clyde A Atchison as California and Pacific Coast trust interests urged a new push for lower rates on deciduous fruits to Atlantic markets Attorney Allen P Matthew for the California Growers and Shippers Protective League contended operating costs for fruit shipped to the Atlantic coast by railroads are excessive and outdated seeking a reduction in deciduous fruit rates He cross examined L Conrad Santa Fe auditor to dispute a table of operating costs used by carriers in a Supreme Court victory that set aside earlier rate reductions and to question the 1923 base figures now claimed no longer accurate The 1923 figures underlie rates of 1 60 per cwt later raised to 1 73 this year as part of the post Supreme Court adjustments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce
Clyde A. Atchinson
California
Pacific Coast Trust
Allen P. Matthew
California 3Growers and Shippera
Protective ‘League
Atlantic Coast
Matthew
L. Conrad
Santa Fes IR
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Great Northerns
Matt
Supreme Court
Irregularities Found in Local Business Firm
Following an investigation of the books of Sherman and Gerstein a local concern disclosed no irregularities. It was found the partners had drawn heavily from the business in addition to salaries of 100 weekly. No definite action on liquidation had been taken at press time.
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Hesc
Idianapolis
Department
Shipper
Joe Lanzerotto &Co
Ment Says
S.A. Gerrard
PEACH
M. Goldman Company of
Akron, O
Calif
Free Brothers OF
Ohio Valley
National League
Apple Exports
Essner
Associated Press
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