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July 17, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 17, 1875

* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
* Disappearance


This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a one column heading: "Professor Donaldson on Another Perilous Balloon Voyage" See image for text here. This was the balloon trip in which he would never be seen again over Lake Michigan.
Complete, minor margin wear, nice condition.