22 May 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
1
Forest fires spread in Houston and surrounding communities with high winds and a month of dry weather. Timberland and poor farm buildings are at risk as crews fight to contain the blazes and prevent further destruction.
In Transvaal Pretoria leaders of the reform committee receive fifteen years' imprisonment, sparking public disfavor and revulsion among Afrikanders. President Kruger pressed for fines instead, while The Times notes Pretoria turmoil and Britain’s restraint on interference.
Providence May 21. Burton S. Flagg editor of Brown Magazine suspended for plagiarism two weeks ago publishes a May issue communication confessing the article was not his in ideas or mode of expression.
A Missouri storm season floods and wrecks churches and homes from Eldon to Versailles. The Eldon Congregational and Methodist Episcopal churches burned to kindling, the Christian Church spire blew off, houses of J H Swan Samuel Brickey and Rev David McComb were destroyed, wires down, Lebanon branch track washed out, and several bridges washed away. Versailles resident James Anthony drowned crossing a creek, Mrs. J D Earhardt died from fright as the storm raged across western and southern Missouri.
Shortly after 6 last evening a freight train collided with another on the Grand Junction lines at Charlestown Neck. Conductor Morton’s train could not stop in time, the engine crashed into the rear car, fire ignited cotton waste in the caboose, but the blaze was extinguished with no damage. Loss pegged at about 250 dollars.
The Gallivan-Rourke free transfer bill moved to third reading after a substitute, receiving unanimous support and no opposition. Speaker Meyer led a huge “yes” vote as debate ended swiftly. Its engrossment in the House is anticipated, with Senate reception likely by early next week.
Grand triumphal entry into Moscow today marks official visit of the Czar and Czarina. Tens of thousands line route, pay exorbitant prices for scarce seats. Crowds from across the empire witness a spectacle rivaling 1883 coronation, with decorations, uniforms, and seven domed Cathedral of St Basil in view. Guards and officials manage the vast crowd as the procession prepares to move toward Petrovsky palace.
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