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November 5, 1907
The News Democrat
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Secretary of War Taft abandons his European tour and will return directly from Manila to the US Pacific coast via Yokohama and San Francisco, reportedly due to the political situation and conditions at Vladivostok.
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TAFT GIVES UP
EUROPEAN TOUR:
COMING HOME
Manila, Nov. 5.—Secretary of War Taft it is reported will abandon his European tour and will return directly to the Pacific coast. He will leave Manila on Nov. 9 on the American flagship Rainbow for Yokohama, where he will take passage by steamer for San Francisco. This report has been verified, though owing to the absence of Mr. Taft, who is out of town visiting the new water works, he cannot be interviewed upon the political situation and the conditions prevailing at Vladivostok, which it is reported are the cause of his return to America.
EUROPEAN TOUR:
COMING HOME
Manila, Nov. 5.—Secretary of War Taft it is reported will abandon his European tour and will return directly to the Pacific coast. He will leave Manila on Nov. 9 on the American flagship Rainbow for Yokohama, where he will take passage by steamer for San Francisco. This report has been verified, though owing to the absence of Mr. Taft, who is out of town visiting the new water works, he cannot be interviewed upon the political situation and the conditions prevailing at Vladivostok, which it is reported are the cause of his return to America.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Taft
European Tour
Manila
Vladivostok
Political Situation
Return To America
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of War Taft
Mr. Taft
Where did it happen?
Manila, Yokohama, San Francisco, Vladivostok
Story Details
Key Persons
Secretary Of War Taft
Mr. Taft
Location
Manila, Yokohama, San Francisco, Vladivostok
Event Date
Nov. 5
Story Details
Secretary of War Taft abandons European tour due to political situation at Vladivostok; leaves Manila on Nov. 9 via USS Rainbow to Yokohama, then steamer to San Francisco.