Russia's Second Czar and the St. Petersburg prefect
A New York Tribune view describes the gradonachalnik of St. Petersburg as the real power behind the czar for ordinary citizens. The prefect, usually a general and police chief, wields vast authority over city governance, surpassing regional governors, with Kriegel as an example for his prior police work in Warsaw.
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Public lecture permit saga in Russia delays amid red tape
A writer recounts the lengthy clearance process to lecture in Russia on tramps and criminals. Officials from the prefect to the minister of education review outlines, cites concerns over words like criminals, and require multiple endorsements before a permit is finally issued.
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Sharks Ravage Havana Harbor Like Northern Seas
A Star reporter relays warnings from two Washington men about Havana harbor sharks, noting frequent human victims and comparing them with northern man-eaters. The tale recounts a 1900s Havana balloon descent where diver Margulies vanished beneath shark-infested waters, torn apart as blood stirred the bay. Also included: a minister’s demanding schedule in Atkinson, Maine, and a note on powdered rice for bleeding.
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