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Clason's Point Ferris Wheel tragedy....



Item # 579477

June 12, 1922

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1922

* Clason Point, Bronx, New York City
* Ferris Wheel tragedy

This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "19 Dead, 40 Injured In Storm; 5 Die When Ferris Wheel Collapses" with subheads (see photos).

Tells of the powerful thunderstorms that struck the New York City area including Clason's Point amusement park. Nice to have in this NYC title.

Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete in 20 pages, 15 1/2 by 21 inches, usual browning with little margin wear, but otherwise in good.

Category: The 20th Century