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Foreign News October 20, 1908

Palestine Daily Herald

Palestine, Anderson County, Texas

What is this article about?

In Tokio, Japan, on Oct. 20, the city hosted an unprecedented reception for the US Atlantic Fleet. The Mikado received Admirals Sperry, Emery, Shroeder, and Ambassador O'Brien, and will dine with the officers tomorrow. Sailors enjoy elaborate entertainment.

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JAPAN BREAKS RECORD

For Giving Reception to Men of the American Fleet.

Special to the Herald.

Tokio, Japan, Oct. 20.--The reception by the city of Tokio to the Atlantic fleet, now guests here, excels anything heretofore undertaken by any of the countries visited. The mikado today received Admirals Sperry, Emery, Shroeder and Ambassador O'Brien, and tomorrow will have them as his guests at dinner. All of the officers of the fleet are included in the dining. The sailors are having the time of their lives, as the entertainment program is the most elaborate ever experienced.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Diplomatic Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Japan Reception American Atlantic Fleet Mikado Dinner Tokio Entertainment Admirals Visit

What entities or persons were involved?

Mikado Admiral Sperry Admiral Emery Admiral Shroeder Ambassador O'brien

Where did it happen?

Tokio, Japan

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Tokio, Japan

Event Date

Oct. 20

Key Persons

Mikado Admiral Sperry Admiral Emery Admiral Shroeder Ambassador O'brien

Outcome

elaborate reception and entertainment for the us atlantic fleet, surpassing previous visits; officers to dine with the mikado.

Event Details

The city of Tokio hosted a record-breaking reception for the visiting US Atlantic Fleet. The Mikado received the admirals and ambassador today and will host them and all officers at dinner tomorrow. Sailors are enjoying the most elaborate entertainment program yet.

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