ST. PETERSBURG.
March 3 3
The following are the particulars of the assassination of the Czar. Accompanied by bis suite he was witnessing a parade of the troops in the city, to-day, when a bomb was suddenly thrown from among the spectators and fell close to where be was standing. It exploded, but did no harm to His Majesty. A second bomb was almost simultaneously thrown and this shattered his legs, and otherwise mortally wounded bim. He was at once conveyed to a house near at hand, but His Majesty died within two hours from the loss of blood, though every effort was made by the doctors, who were at once in attendance, to stop the (Tow. Great consternation wa9 caused on the parade ground when the bombs were thrown and when the effect of their explosion was seen. Several persons, including some members of the Czar's suite, were killed, and many others severely wounded. The assassin was arrested at the scene of the outrage before he had time to escape.
March 14
The assassination of tbe Emperor has led to no disturbance in this city, and all is perfectly quiet. The Czarewitch has been received with anouts of acclamation by the people. Expressions ot condolence and sympathy with the Imperial family have been received from all the crowned heads of Europe.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3032, 15 March 1881, Page 3
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