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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
1
A fire in the Northwestern Improvement Company's coal mine at Red Lodge Montana leaves three men dead and six missing. The six were trying to escape via No 2 entry where the blaze rages, making escape unlikely.
The piece emphasizes Morse’s as New England’s largest and best equipped clothing house after 56 years of effort. It notes rivalry in business akin to football and highlights overcoats priced from 10 to 50 dollars and suits from 10 to 35 dollars.
New York reports a gas blast on Gold Street in Brooklyn. Fifteen people buried under earth and timber, ten others missing as rescue teams search the wreckage and assess casualties.
A gas main leak sparked an explosion in a 50-foot deep excavation on Gold Street between York and Front Streets. The blast lifted street surfaces and sent dirt and debris flying as rescuers dig through dirt, rock, pipes and timber for entombed workers.
In Washington Rockefeller faced Kellogg as cross examination revealed his imperfect recall of Cassatt's testimony on the Pennsylvania railroad rebate to Standard Oil. He acknowledged uncertain memory on stock figures, cash contributions, and earnings through 1907, while noting explosive hazards in refining. Continued on Page T7 second column.
During the day's examination the rise of Standard Oil to millions was detailed. The public has long believed the company profitable, yet today provided unprecedented insight into its profits. Mr. Rockefeller stated a stock dividend of 15 million dollars was paid in 1886.
New York Nov 20 Ex-Congressman John A Sullivan is Hibbard's choice for Boston mayor and a member of the Finance Commission The mayor also states he will not run for re election.
In a lengthy interview Mayor Hibbard endorsed John A. Sullivan as the ideal candidate for Boston mayor. He declined to name other contenders and directed readers to Page 4 for continuation.
Captain Burr states Harvard faces Yale in a hard upcoming game and confirms uncertainty about playing. He emphasizes Harvard’s strong team and greater confidence than in years past while acknowledging a tough match ahead.
Head Coach Biglow says Yale will face a hard tussle and trusts the team after a tough Princeton result. Captain Burch commits Yale to play harder if needed. Trainer Mack avoids predictions but notes Harvard’s likely strong showing if they beat Yale. Curtis notes Harvard’s strong eleven coached by Percy Haughton.
The Harvard and Yale teams meet at Yale Field in New Haven at 2 PM with 35 minute halves. Yale seeks a strong 7 1 1 mark this season as Harvard aims for 8 1 1. both teams have high point totals against opponents. Officials include Langford Edwards Hall Hackett. Attendance expected 35000 with receipts around 70000.
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