President Abandons Northwestern Tour for Mrs McKinley
San Francisco May 15 Owing to the serious condition of Mrs McKinley the president abandons his Northwestern tour and returns to Washington at once He insisted on consulting another physician and kept at her bedside since their arrival Sunday night Desperate strain noted as he sought to fulfill promised engagements while staying with Mrs McKinley and delaying public notification of the change of plans
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San Francisco
San Jose
Cortelyou
Associated Press
Donahue
Minneapolis
President McKinley steadies plans as wife ill in bed
Amid a city shading sorrow over Mrs. McKinley the president delays a Mount Tamalpais visit and may miss the Monday departure as telegrams of sympathy arrive from across the country. Officials report no change in Mrs. McKinley’s condition while the city lines the Scott mansion with watchers.
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Mount Tamalpais
Scott Mansion
Nevis
Mrs. McKinley
Union Pacific
Montana expresses sorrow over McKinley trip cancellation
Helena dispatch reports Montana towns joining in regrets as President McKinley canceled his northwestern visit due to Mrs. McKinley’s illness. Cabinet members sent regrets for the banquet in his honor and Governor Toole voiced disappointment. Physicians noted some improvement, but bowel trouble and weak condition raised fears of retreat from the capital. Broadwater hotel improvements for Cruse dinner honor the President were underway with plans to host 120 guests.
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Mr. McKinney
Helena
Montana
McKim
Bohemian Club
Ohio Society of California
Cortelyou
Associated Press
Toole
Broadwater Hotel
Thomas Cruse
Blood and steel as mob clashes with troops in Albany conflict
In Albany on May 15 a violent clash erupted between a traction company strike force and non union workers drawing 2000 soldiers into the city. Injuries were reported among civilians and soldiers, a detachment of cavalry blocked crowds with bayonets, and Adjutant General Hoffman died suddenly during discussions on troop disposition.
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Albany
Traction Company
Odell
Hoffman
Roe
National Guards
Union
Quail Street
Third Signal Corps
Union Station
State Street
Capitol
10Th Battalon
Chapel Street
State
En Route to China, New York May 15
Vice Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge and staff on the Oceanic from Liverpool reached New York en route to the China station to relieve Admiral Seymour.
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China
New York
Sir Cyprian Bridge
K. C B
China Station
Admiral Seymour
Oceanic
Liverpool
Unrequited Love Drives Man to Morphine Attempt
Bernhard Rydberg, proprietor of the Postoffice Jewelry Store, attempted suicide after Miss Katie Patterson refused his proposal. He drank morphine and whiskey, but a quick medical intervention saved him. Rydberg had warned Patterson for months that he would kill himself if she refused marriage.
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Becawe
Red Lodge Way
Bernhard Rydberg
Prietor
Postoffice
I Ks
Corp
Ote
Rydberg
Katie Patterson
M.s Patterson
Miss Patterson
Favorable Weather Boosts Montana Crops This Week
Special dispatch reports from Helena on May 15 noting Section Director B J Glass says last week’s weather was mostly favorable for crops. Frosts harmed few areas Western and central districts leaving fruit trees healthy, eastern sections show poor grain and hay prospects, seeding near completion across the state.
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Standard
Helena
B. J. Glass
Rio Grande Western Sold to Denver & Rio Grande
Denver May 13 stockholders approve purchase of Rio Grande Western railroad by the Denver & Rio Grande at a special meeting held here this afternoon. The acquisition will transfer ownership of the Rio Grande Western to the Denver group.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Denver, Cole
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Supreme court plans questions for June bar exam
Helena May 1 The supreme court appointed attorneys to prepare a list of questions for the next bar examination to be held June 5 The committee includes T C Bach James A Walsh R Lee Ward SH McIntire Massena Bullard all of Helena The court will be briefed June 1 Three young men have already applied for admission A A Rehneider Helena John A Coleman and Morris Kinnard Butte expect more applications before the exam date
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Helena
Supreme Court
Gay
T. C. Bach
James A. Walsh
R. Lee Ward
SH. McIntire
Massena Bullard
tenLon
Abang
A. A. Rehneider
John A A. Coleman
Morris Kinnard
Butte
Heinze's New Bond Is Disapproved In Helena
Helena May 15 The $350 000 bond for Montana Ore Purchasing Co. backed by Delaware Surety Co. fails to win approval from H G Rickerts clerk of the supreme court after opposition from Boston Montana Co and Montana Ore Purchasing Co The court may pass on the bond or the provisional injunction in a Pennsylvania case may be enforced The dispute involves lawful proof and licensing of foreign corporations and links to F A Heinze brother of Montana Ore Purchasing president and a clerk in Heinze's office. Also mentions arrival in New York of Lieutenant Charles Wilson and Lady Wik from Liverpool.
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Standard
Helena
Delaware Surety Company
Montana Ore
H. G. Rickerts
Supreme Court
Boston & Montana Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Ricketts
Pennsylvania
Montana
Toston & Montana
Hans
Koston & Montana
T. C. Bach
Monetana Ore Purchasing Company
Rickerts
H. G Rickerts
Surews Company
Roth
Come Pany
Onte Heinze
New York
F. A. Heinze
Mionisna
Merrow
Saw Youk
L/e Chartesers Wilson
I Trunk Railway
Lady Wik
Steamiails Oceanic
Liverpool
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Delaware Company
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