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...does TIME inspire one with belief in its conscientious endeavor to be accurate. Any watchful reader will note from time to time instances that seem to indicate an indifference to accuracy. For example, there appears to have been no evidence whatever that Peter Veregin, leader of the Doukhobors, was assassinated; probably instead he was the victim of an accidental explosion...
...Nelson, B.C, members of the Russian religious colony of Doukhobors kept nightly vigils at the grave of their late leader, Peter Veregin, murdered by a bomb while riding in a railroad train last month (TIME, Nov. 17). So great was the Doukhobors' faith in Veregin (many passionately believe him to have been a reincarnation of Jesus of Nazareth), that they expected a sign from his spirit to guide them in their choice of a new leader...
Long and cold were the vigils. None could be sure of the dead man's wish. Through long nights the Doukhobors waited. Finally, they held an election at the graveside, chose Peter Veregin Jr., 41, who was supposed to be en route for Canada from Russia. The anxious Doukhobors, 10,000 strong, awaited the advent of their prophet-elect...
...very much interested in your article on Peter Veregin, in your Nov. 17 issue, Page 17. To me, this is a positive proof of the authenticity and correctness of your news, as your article on the death of Peter Veregin was more interesting, contained more facts and was nearer correct in detail than any of the newspapers right here in Winnipeg. Thought you might be interested in this fact...
...have an elevator at Veregin and I have been there personally; and we also have a Douk buying grain for us there, who has told me many interesting incidents about Peter...