Yes, Michael tells Sonny on the phone that he got there late. I too thought there should have been more people at the hospital, that they couldn't have gotten rid of all of them even though it was probably a small hospital without much staff and in the evening if not at night. McCluskey had no authority over hospital staff. However, the staff in the switchboard room leaves a half-eaten sandwich, so they exited. But if you are going to murder someone, you should get rid of the nurse too. But, then again, you have to consider dramatic license for effect.

As far as the fight ad in the newspaper goes, the ad could have been printed at any time prior to the fight.

By the way, I concur with SC. A large degree of respect is due when posting on the Board.