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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
6
Toulon France November 26 the torpedo schoolship Algeciras was destroyed by fire with 600 men aboard most were saved three missing believed burned to death. Numerous ships and fireboats battled the blaze as torpedo magazines exploded and the vessel burned from stem to stern.
Washington reports the Canadian government will terminate the postal convention with the United States on May 7 due to friction over publishers privileges. The action covers second class matter and hints at seeking a new agreement if U S regulations change. Canada has previously excluded several US periodicals from mails, while the United States has rarely acted against Canadian publications.
In Chefao on November 24 Chinese residents prepare to boycott Japanese products. They cite ill treatment under Japanese occupation and the curtailment of Chinese merchants from American and European goods. The boycott centers on Japanese factories producing imitations of foreign goods, including cigarettes and soap.
Kansas Attorney General files suits in Topeka seeking removal of A. B. Kirkwood mayor of Pittsburg and I. W. O'Donnell mayor of Junction City for failure to enforce state prohibition law. Suits target cities Pittsburg and Junction City to bar municipalities and officers from tolerating illicit saloons.
North Dakotans accuse Superior and Duluth elevators of discrimination against grain shippers as hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission unfold at the Head of the Lakes. Duluth witnesses allege price fixing and unfair weighing practices, with Duluth and Superior traders testifying on business relations and inspection issues.
Ernest D. Keeler, a New York demonstrator and professional racing driver, died after a collision at the Point Breeze racetrack in Philadelphia during testing. Henry Sutton of Culwyn Pa., was seriously injured as James Lamillon and others attempted to pass. Keeler’s car rolled, pinning him. Keeler, 26, had competed in Vanderbilt Cup events and with Tom Cooper, who was killed earlier this week in New York.
Paris and Madrid publish joint steps to curb Moroccan unrest. Each power will keep warships at Tangier and may land up to 4,000 troops pending Moroccan port policing and ratification of the Algeciras accord. Troops aim to safeguard and reestablish Pacha authority, not occupy territory. Several signatories have approved terms in advance.
Joseph F. Smith president of the Mormon church appeared in district court before Judge Ritchie and pleaded guilty to unlawful cohabitation. A $200 fine was imposed. The charge related to the birth of his forty third child with his fifth wife. Earlier, counsel secured transfer from the critical division to Judge Ritchie.
Fire at the Bher man House department store in Aberdeen, Maryland, destroyed an entire business block on Main Street. Estimated loss reaches $200,000. A gunman shoots Isaac Clifford during a money dispute. Frank W. Kint dies in Galdfight after brief illness. A city official offers $400,000 for library branches. Eugene Volis is killed near Paola Kansas. Carl Baker is arrested. Thanksgiving boxing title bout scheduled in Los Angeles between Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Tommy Burns.
The page lists football scores including Minnesota 8 Indiana 6 and Yale 6 Harvard 0, plus other college results. It also reports livestock and commodity prices from St Paul, Duluth, and Chicago markets with steer, hog, sheep, wheat, and flax figures, and mentions dates and stations in a miscellaneous financial and agricultural roundup.
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