JAPANESE MURDERS
THE “BLOOD BROTHERHOOD.” LONG hearing concluded. . Tokio, August 28. The protracted trial has been concluded of the “Blood Brotherhood” conspirators concerned in the murders of Mr. Inoue, Baron Dan and Mr. Inukai in 1982. There was also a charge against accused of attacking power stations. The Pro Curator in a long speech extolled patriotism but denounced murder.
.He demanded the deaths of the leader - of the brotherhood, Prient Nissh'o/ his; chief disciple, and' the two actual derers; also imprisonment ranging from seven to 15 years.for ten other conspirators. - • ' The pronouncement of sentences has been postponed. Mr. Hamaguchi, the Prime Minister of Japan, and the Minister of Finance, Baron Inoue, were shot at a political meeting at Tokio on February 10, 1032. Mr. Inoue died, instantly and Mr. Hamaguchi succumbed to his Wounds two months'later. He was succeeded by Mr.. .Inukai, who was assassinated in May,'1952.
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Taranaki Daily News, 11 September 1934, Page 11
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