POISONED 36 WIVES
ARISTOCRATIC TURKS
REVENGE
NOT ALLOWED TO DISSOLVE
HAREM.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 3
Achram Bey, a rich and distinguished aristocrat, displeased with the behaviour of his 36 wives asked permission to dissolve his harem. The authorities refused, whereupon Achram invited bis wives to a feast. He sprinkled belladonna in the food and drinks, and all were discovered dead in tho banqueting hall, including Achram himself.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10194, 5 January 1926, Page 5
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