The Archive · 1921

Baron Ringer Pogrom at Urga

Appalling Story Massacre of the Jews: Men, Women and Children Slain Peking, April 11.

The following details concerning the murder of Jews in Urga at the hands of Baron Ungern's followers have been received by Reuter's Agency from Mr. Stephan, a Swiss subject, who, other foreigners who were at Urga when it fell are unanimous in saying, is more familiar with what actually occurred than any others who succeeded.n getting safely away.

There were three Jews in the motor-car in which Mr. Stephan left Urga prior to its capture, Dr. Gaskin, Zuckerman and Marksohn. The Russians who captured the car were under the command of Captain Feodoroff, who examined the passports of the party. He showed Mr. Stephan an order from Baron Ungern instructing his troops to kill all Jews, Bolsheviks and Chinese soldiers, and ordering his men to bring all other foreigners, including Russians, to Ungern in his camp. After the examination the three Jews were marched away, and they were shot next day. Mr. Stephan and the Russians, however, were allowed to return to Urga.

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