A violent explosion occurred presumably 114 Rue Pere Robert, occupied. by Japanese, shortly before midnight yester~ day, but no details could be obtained up to an early hour this morning apart from the fact that French police were investigating on the spot and were not in a position to reveal any particulars. Tt was learned, however, that several Japanese, all believed to be residents of the house, were seen running about with flashlights glaring, evidently searching for the perpetrators of what was believed 0 be a terroristic act, As far it could be ascertained, no casualties had been caused by the explosion,
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