June 2.
Mr, Telko Soda, twenty-year old employee of the Japan Tourist Bureau In Hongkew, was shot and killed by Chinese guerillas at Tsinpu, some hundred yards off Hungjao, on Sunday afternoon, it" was learned yesterday. Invesligations "into the Affair are being made by the Japanese authorities, The victim sustained seven bullet wounds, Mr. Soda. in company with several other Japaneses young men and women, went on a plenty to Hungjao. At about midday, the little group Sat down fo lunch. It, was then that they heard someone shout for help. Several shots. followed.
While the rest dispersed to ta) cover, ibe victim ran to help the man. who turned out to be a Japar and who was being held by about ten Chinese. Before Mfr. Soda could do anything, however, the Chinese fired at him, virtually ridding him with- bullets, 'The gunmen then escaped, 'The body' of Mr. Soda. who was' considered to be a very trustworthy and hardworking youth, was brought. 10 Shanghel on Sunday evening.
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