THE CZAR’S ENO
A tragic account
lAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION']
(Received This Dav at 11.25. a.ra.) AMSTERDAM. July 31.
The “ Berlin Lokal Anzieger ” learns from a highly placed Russian authority particulars of the Czar’s last moments. Nicholas was awakened at five in the morning by a patrol of non-com. .and five men. He was told to dress and was taken to a room where the Red Hillards’ decision was communicated. He was allowed two hours to prepaic for.the end. He received the tidings with great calmness. He returned to his bedroom, and sank into a chair. He then asked for a priest, who was nllowed to remain unattended. The Czar then wrote several letters. The escort camo at nine and took the Czar to the place of execution. He tried to rise from his chair, but was unable, and a soldier helped him down stairs.- The Czar once fell to the ground, as he was unable to stand without support. Tie was put against a poßt. He raised his hands and appeared to be about to speak, when the rifles rang out, and Qzar Nicholas fell dead.
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Hokitika Guardian, 1 August 1918, Page 3
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