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1st Daredevil killed over Niagara Falls...
1st Daredevil killed over Niagara Falls...
Item # 598124
July 12, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1920
* Charles Stephens - daredevil
* Over the Niagara Falls in barrel
* 1st death in this manner
The front page has one column headlines that include: "DIES IN NIAGARA, RIDING IN BARREL" "English Barber 'Daredevil' Killed in Plunge as Craft Is Broken to Pieces" "Fails At The Water Curtain" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of daredevil, Charles Stephens, while attempting to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. He would be the first daredevil to be killed this way.
This issue contains other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 28 pages, it has a little margin wear and chipping. Otherwise it is in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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