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4* 4* 4* 4*a m, ka a in-aAn event not scheduled took place on the “Helter Skelter” at the steeplechase, Revere Beach, the other day, which created much merriment for the spectators. A party of young: women were sliding down the chute, and a large woman, weighing some 230 pounds, was urged to take a trip, but refused until dared to do so. Summoning up courage she seated .herself in position and started. Manager Bryant, fearing the woman would receive injury, hastily summoned Special Officer Putney and a young man whom he stationed at the bottom to catch her when she should reach the terminus. She arrived all right, like an avalanche, and the two men, instead of checking her, were both pinned to the ground amid the shouts of the assembled crowd. There was no injury done except to the feelings of Officer Putnty, who declines to stop any more fat women.4? 4* 4* 4?Young America” celebrated the pass-i n it rxC 1 lin TCmivfVi in 1 o-An.l“Erebeing “It is ing t!while one w or rej my he me?” Molli water plied, dark mured “If suited love tlt;MILLO
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Boston, Massachusetts, US

Thu, Jul 06, 1905

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