Magician Stole Jap Emperor's Thunder
Thousands of excited Japanese lined the 20-mile stretch of highway between Kobe and Osaka, waiting to catch a glimpse of their Emperor. In the distance, from the direction of Kobe, a car appeared, and, a great roar rose from the crowds, to be passed along the route to those who could not see. “The Emperor! Hirohito! Banzai!” In the car which caused this commotion was a slightly-astonished stage magician called Mr Rooklyn, and his driver. When he saw what had happened, Rooklyn, hating to disappoint the good citizens, stood up and bowed gracefully. A few minutes later the real Emperor turned into the highway from a side street, and some very confused Ja-,,s . started cheering all oyer, again,. .. J.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 43, 19 January 1949, Page 4
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124Magician Stole Jap Emperor's Thunder Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 43, 19 January 1949, Page 4
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