The year 1896 was notorious for record heat, drought and other weather disasters. This week in 1896 brought a number of deadly tornadoes.
28 Apr 1896, 1 – The Wilkes-Barre News at Newspapers.com
29 Apr 1896, Page 1 – Fort Scott Weekly Monitor at Newspapers.com
24 Apr 1896, Page 2 – Shenandoah Herald at Newspapers.com
27 Apr 1896, 1 – The Beatrice Daily Times at Newspapers.com