Ag in the two previous assassinations, no positive motive was given by the officials for the attempted murder, but investigations are under way and the pistol, dropped by the wounded member of the gang, may throw some light on the outrageous affair.
Lieutenant Blanchet had only recently returned from active military service in Indo-China where he went in May upon being recalled to his Regiment. The armistice signed between France and Germany made it noe for him to return to this city.
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