Political Goals of the Macedonian Committee
One of the main reasons behind the kidnapping of Miss Stone was political. The Macedonian Committee wanted to draw attention from European nations to...
Miss Stone’s Accidental Revelations
Although Miss Stone tried to avoid revealing too much about her captors, she unintentionally gave away a few important details. For instance, she expressed...
No Official Demands Made on Turkey or Bulgaria
The United States has not made any formal demands for compensation or punishment from Turkey. This is because it is clear that the kidnapping...
Princes’ Islands Tranquil Retreat near Constantinople
Moda Burnu, the protruding promontory nestled between two bays, is a favored residence for the British colony in Constantinople. Offering a breathtaking panorama of...
Maritime Landmarks Bosporus
Maritime Landmarks and Legends along the Bosporus
The prominent square yellow structure neighboring the cemetery, visible from the sea, is Selimieh Barracks. It stands on...
The Long Exile part 7
Those who knew would not betray Makar Semyonich, knowing he would be flogged almost to death. At last the Governor turned to Aksionov whom...
The Long Exile part 6
Then he saw his children, quite little, as they were at that time: one with a little cloak on, another at his mothers breast....
The Long Exile part 5
“Where are you from?” asked some one.
“From Vladimir. My family are of that town. My name is Makar, and they also call me Semyonich.”
Aksionov...
The Long Exile part 4
And Aksionov wrote no more petitions; gave up all hope, and only prayed to God.
Aksionov was condemned to be flogged and sent to the...
