Poland, Warsaw. The catastrophe of the Holy Cross Church

Poland, Warsaw. The catastrophe of the Holy Cross Church, origin of the persecution of the Jews in Russia. On 25 December 1881, a Jew thief was caught in the act of stealing from a lady's pocket inside the temple, which was crowded with worshippers. In order to escape arrest, he shouted fire!, causing several people to flee in terror and run over each other. Twenty-nine persons died. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Alarm Americana Assistance Capuz Catastrophe Crowded Escaping Espanola Hebrew Hebrews Ilustracion Multitude Outbreak Panic Pickpocket Pickpockets Pogrom Stampede Terrified Tomas Tragic Warning

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