The Archive · 1928

Attempt to Murder Baron Tanaka

Assassin in Workman's Clothes Thwarted by Bodyguard Tokyo, June 7, 10.40 a.m.

An attempt to assassinate" the Premier, Baron Tanaka, was frustrated this morning when he rived at Uyeno station on his way to Utsunomiya to attend a party conference. assassinate the Premier wi dagger, but. the attempt" failed, thanks to the police and the Prerd The assailant was arrested immediately.

Later.

As a result of investigations Home Office officials declare that no political importance is.attached to will be charged, as a common criminal, with attempted murder.

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