Images Dated 1st January 1906

Woman whispering in ear of Russian executioner

New Counsels: Woman whispering in the ear of the Russian executioner not to shoot the prisoner tied to the stake, saying "Your enemies are behind you", namely the Church, Secret Police and the State. Cartoon from "L'Assiette au Beurrre", Paris, 10 February 1906

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