San Francisco, Feb, 23, an effort to cure himself of Jdeatness by rapid change of altitude Fred "(Dunmg"), Mahan, well known "welterweight boxer, was Killed instantly to-day when he made fan unsuccessful parachute jump from an aeroplane, Mahan fell 3,200 feet while 7,000 spectators watched from Mills Fie, Attendants said that Mahan, who [was not experienced in the use of 8 parachute, apparently pulled the release -cord too quickly" in spite of tection to sean ye afer a stabiliaer of the aeroplane, The "parachute" appea
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Mahan's. affliction was catarrhal deafness, from which temporary relief fs gained through a clearing of the "eustachian tubes at high altitude." Investigators say 0 per manent relief can be had By' each means—United. Press.
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