Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Jewish labor poet, Kahane, was shot in Clausenburg by agents of the Siguranza, the Roumanian secret police. Kahane was wounded seriously in both legs. a despatch to the vienna “A bend” states.
The agents of the secret police claim that Kahane attempted to escape from the prison where he was held. As a result of the wounds, his left leg had to be amputated. Blood poisoning has set in in his right foot.
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