A GRUESOME TASK
ST. PETERSBURG, June 6. Three murderers, who had been courtmartiaJled and sentenced to death and who were confined in the Cherinkor Gaol, drew lots to decide which should strangle his companions and then commit suicide. The one thus chosen killed his companions, but shrank from suicide.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2934, 8 June 1910, Page 26
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49A GRUESOME TASK Otago Witness, Issue 2934, 8 June 1910, Page 26
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