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SHAH OF PERSIA.

THE ATTEMPT TO KILL HIM.

FURTHER DETAILS. TRIBAL CAVALRY GALLOP AWAY. By Telegraph. — Press Association. — Copyright. TEHERAN, 29th February. Details received of the attempt to kill the Shah show that the bombs, were thrown from the roof of a house in a narrow street. One bomb exploded in the air, and the other struck the ground, killing theoutriders near the Shah's unoccupied motor-car. The Tribal Cavalry, who were escorting the- Shah, fled. Ths Shah, who occupied a carriage in the rear, then returned to his palace. Twelve persons were killed by tho explosion. A search was made of the houses in tha vicinity of the outrage, hut it proved fruitless. The news of the occurrence caused the greatest surprise in London, us the situation at Teheran recently has been reported to be quiet. ANOTHER BOMB THROWN. TWO PERSONS KILLED. (Received March 2, 8.35 a.m.) TEHERAN, Ist March. Another bomb, thrown in the streets of Teheran, killed a passing gardener and a labourer.

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Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 52, 2 March 1908, Page 7

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SHAH OF PERSIA. Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 52, 2 March 1908, Page 7

SHAH OF PERSIA. Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 52, 2 March 1908, Page 7