Mr, G. Liebsch Victim of Crossing Accident Struck by @ Shanghai-Nanking express train, Mr. G, Liebsch, a German' merchant' of Shanghai, was Killed Instantly on March 9 shortly before 9 am. at a level erossing near Quinsan, 37 miles from Shanghai. 'The ear' in which he was driving was hurled into a field beside the track, and was completely wrecked. Chinese police and omclals the German Consulate-General fare investigating the circumstances of the crash, Mr, Liebsch, a man in his carly' thirties, was driving alone in a five passenger sedan from Shanghai to Soochow on a business trip. He was employed by Messrs. Glathe and Witt, @ German importing and exporting firm, The car was hit squarely In the middle and Tended in. the field completely smashed but standing upright fon its wheels with Mr. Liebsch. still the driver's seat quite dead. This information was secured. from Mr. H, Yao who happened to be on his way to Shanghai from Soochow by train and surveyed the scene of the wageely about thirly minutes sitter It" occurred,
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