28 May 1896
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
1
The city buzzes with Democratic and Republican maneuvering. Leaders like Monihon emerge as mayoral contenders from the second ward while cross-party tensions flare over pensions and territorial appointments. Public meetings, strawberries, and a hot thermometer color the political scene.
Moscow May 26 reports a grand coronation in the Cathedral of the Assumption with Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, the royal procession along a three mile route, thousands of spectators, and a seven hour ceremony featuring royal regalia, blessings, and a Te Deum. The event drew international visitors and marked the empire’s ritual unity.
New York reports large foreign buying for silver pushing prices higher with France and Russia said to be purchasing for coinage and circulation. In Los Angeles, May 25 records show the hottest day of May with a 102 degree high, the season’s peak as a dry heat from the desert fills the air.
A Cairo area report details widespread damage from a hurricane and cloudburst. Telegraph wires are down in all directions. The steamer Katonic capsized near the Ohio river mouth at 6:30 AM, drowning all passengers. only the captain, engineer, and clerk survived. Captain Ritterhouse, head of Osiro City Perry Company, is among the missing. In Carmo the storm caused roofs to lift from the opera house and depot, with minor structural losses. At Bird Point Missouri, a church and ten buildings shifted from foundations, and debris disrupted rail operations.
A series of deadly storms struck Iowa and Michigan last night damaging towns from Bondurant to Marshalltown, with dozens killed and property losses over 100000. Reports cite specific counts in Bondurant Valerie Ira and nearby communities plus extensive railroad and infrastructure damage across multiple counties.
House Public Lands committee votes to reconsider its prior approval of the mineral lands segregation bill, returns a report of disagreement, and seeks a conference. Also notes Quay's visit with McKinley and anticipated leadership shifts. Department of State confirms pre order contracts on Weyler era tobacco exports remain valid for bona fide owners. medical ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for nervous debility and female complaints with contact for further literature.
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