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Thomas Donaldson high diver death...



Item # 591172

March 10, 1899

ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, March 10, 1899

* Thomas Donaldson killed 
* World champion high diver
 

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DIVED TO HIS DEATH", "Thomas Donaldson Received Fatal Injuries", "World-Champion High Diver" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on champion high diver, Thomas Donaldson, being killed after attempting diving stunt at Madison Square Garden.

Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

Category: Post-Civil War