The year 1896 had record heatwaves around the planet, including one which killed 1,500 people in New York City. Australia’s worst heatwave occurred during January, 1896. Arizona also had their record heatwave that year, with Parker, Az over 120 degrees every day from June 11 to June 17.
If climate scientists were actual scientists, they would want to understand what caused the heat of 1896 – rather than just trying to bury history.
09 Jan 1896, Page 5 – The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com
24 Jan 1896, Page 5 – The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com