ASSASSINATED.
CTtntCE YUSSUr>S DEATH.
NOT A CASE OF SUICIDE.
EXCITEMENT IN TURKEY.
(Eeceived 2.25 p.m.)
ATHENS. February 6.
The Turkish Minister to Greece officially announced that the heir-apparent to ( the Sultanate of Turkey, Prince Yussuf, was found dead in his room in the harem of his palace, having cut the main artery of the left arm with a
razor. Constantinople messages declare that great excitement exists, because it has been learned that Prince Yussuf was assassinated. The authorities, fearing disorder, are arresting many high Turkish personages who were friends of Yussuf.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 32, 7 February 1916, Page 6
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