Montana legislature ends special session with several appropriations
In Helena on May 26 the Montana legislature met in a one day special session. It passed bills including 50000 for St Louis exhibit, 10000 for Lewis and Clark fair move, and funds for capitol care. A railroad commission bill was debated. the governor opposed a quick move. The session thanked the Northern Pacific for a painting for the capitol.
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Theodore Roosevelt Biographical Highlights From Early Life to Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt born October 27 1858 in New York City to a family of Dutch Irish and French Huguenot descent. He graduated from Harvard in 1880 and served in the New York State Assembly with notable bills including reforming mayoral appointment confirmations. He ran for New York mayor in 1886 and later held roles in the Civil Service Commission and as police commissioner, then assistant secretary of the Navy before organizing the Rough Riders. He saw action at San Juan Hill in 1898, was elected New York governor in 1895, nominated for vice president in 1900, and became president upon McKinley’s death in 1901.
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President Roosevelt's visit dampens danger amid hoax letter
In Helena on the eve of Roosevelt's Montana visit a man, Niculae Tarcea, was arrested after delivering a letter to the post office demanding money to finance an airship. Authorities deem him insane and harmless, with Tarcea claiming Roumanian roots and plans for a balloon craft.
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Bullfighter Regnal Shot Dead by Mexican Customs Official
Marcel Regnal a renowned bullfighter was killed in El Paso when Salvador del Castillo, a Mexican customs official, shot him through the heart after Regnal forced entry to confront Castillo at his sweetheart's home. The incident followed Regnal's threats to kill Castillo.
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Abbott Seen in Boston After Helena Disappearance
Special Dispatch to the Standard Kalispell May 26 Howard Abbott has been in Boston since his disappearance from Helena. A 25 check on the Conrad National Bank was cashed by him there and received in Kalispell this morning. Intercept Abbott telegrams were sent to several places to locate him.
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Grand jury indicts Mrs Lizzie McCormick for murder
The grand jury in Memphis returned an indictment against Mrs Lizzie McCormick for murder in the first degree. She is charged with sending a bottle of poisoned whiskey to a Cincinnati woman.
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Death ride storm crest claims long list of victims
A tornado sweeps over Iowa killing 15 people and fatally injuring 13 others while severely injuring many more. Immense property loss is reported with Des Moines damage set at over 500000 dollars.
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Destructive Midwestern Tornadoes Claim Dozens In Iowa And Missouri
A series of tornadoes swept Iowa and Missouri on May 26. In Elmo Missouri near Blanchard nine people were killed and many injured as the Wabash depot and the Masonic temple were wrecked. Iowa reports multiple fatalities and injuries across Glenwood Buxton and Des Moines with a 75 000 loss estimated at the Glenwood school for the feeble minded.
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Artist and Writer Describe Paris Madrid Auto Race Mishaps
London dispatch recounts Joseph Pennell’s graphic description of the Paris to Madrid auto race from Chartres. He condemns crowd chaos and government neglect, noting dangerous conditions, lack of crowd control, and the peril faced by drivers and bystanders amid mixed traffic and police mismanagement.
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