AN EXPLORER'S DEATH.
MURDERED BY FANATICS. United Press Association—By Elecfcrio Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, May 24. Natives in the French Congo murdered Captain Boyd Alexander, was on a hunting and natural history expedition. (Received May 25th, 10.20 p.m.) LONDON, May 25. Captain Boyd Alexander was killed on April 3rd, at Nyer, eastwards of Abeshi\ the capital of Wadai, and -the centre of Senussi activity, and the scene of tho murder of several explorers, including Vogcl (18.56), and Beurmanxt (18G1). "Recently a fanatical attack: was made there upon French troops, who retaliated, and punished the natives on Aptil 7th.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13743, 26 May 1910, Page 7
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