The Archive · 1940

Still a Mystery Shanghai. Dee

"The disappearance of Mr. Perey Chu, Chinese banker "and financier. on "Friday" morning "continued remain" a mystery. as, although several days have passed since then, No report has yet been made to the Settlement Police. No ransom "note! cither has been received the relatives. of the missing man, 'Mr. Chu, it was alleged, was Ikidnapped "in Avenue' Haig near Edinburgh Toad at about 20 sri. fon Friday by three men. Chinese farmers, it was reported, had seen man struggling with three mer somewhere in the western district The ear was toler found abandoned 4 field near Jossfeld Park, is known, "however, that the chauffeur mace his way te the victim's home where he collected! his kit and. disappeared. Searel undertaken to locate him brought 10} results, and the kidnapping continues to remain ax mysterious at on. the fest day when it was confirmed bs Several business colleagues of " the vielim, none of whom, neverthete: could sive any details, The Victim's home was questioned on the disappearance and there, too, information could be obtained lo the Police is at n toss, being able to do anything" since they ave not the slightest thread which to start the investigations.

Tir "following telegram was received by the Dunlop Rubber Ca. (China Ld, "on November 20, from Birmingham, which {wilt be remembered was severely bombed 9 short while og Alls Well, Flags ying, at bow and stern Sight Shortare seglaess but foe Roads. SMippig Hes ce

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