quoting Tercüman-ı Hakikat:Army of Constantinople drafted to transport tulips to the Sultana's pleasure gardens. Top generals consider the move "unwise".
Flood of Black Sea smuggled vodka engulfing Ankara. Imams outraged, demand naval action; everyone else delighted.
Outcry as Russian newspapers spread false rumors of the Sultana consorting with unclean animals. Officials confirm that the Sultana was playing with kittens.