EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY.
PANIC IN THE SULTAN'S PALACE
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 1
The earthquake in Constantinople occurred during- the annual Mahommedan festival of Bairam.
High officials were passing before the Sultan's throne when portions of the ceilings and chandeliers fell, causing a panic. . The musicians rushed to the doors and the Sultan rose, but again reseated himself and ordered the ceremony to proceed.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 79, 3 April 1901, Page 5
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