Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20
King'sAssassin inEmplOyof Turkey, Greece'sEnsmy
Queen Olga, Rushing to Salonika, Made III by Shock
Europe Thrown Into Mourning
by OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
Sympathy Pour In.
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and feeble mentality. apparently killed
KIM George without deliberate or Ill
terror motive However, papers were
found upon his person. the contents OF
which have not been disclosed
Little is known Of Schinas' past life.
except that be lived abroad about six
years. part Of the time spent in the
United States He returned to Greece
after the occupation of Salonika by
the Greek troops, and went from this
city to the conquered Turkish city.
He has admitted to the military po-
lice his anarchstic beliefs and the sup
position exists that he has been athliat-
ed for some time with the organization
at volo. Schinas' pockets were filled
with cartridges
Cabinet Announces Death.
Premier Nenizelos, foreign minister
and members Of the cabinet conferred
to-day. after which they gave out the
following official bulletin:
with the greatest sorrow we an
nounce that King George ! died at the
hand Of a criminal about > o'clock yes
terday afternoon at Salonika. lie was
shot while walking, a revolver being
used by the assassin. Immediately aft
er the first report OF Georges death
was officially confirmed, Constantine /
was proclaimed king Of Greece"
Surrounded by a military guard of
honor. the dead body of the king lies i'm
the regal palace at Salonita, where IL
was taken after death.
Prince Nicholas, the dead kings
third son. went To the city to-day TO get
additional "details. According TO this
dispatch King George and his aid
Lieutenant Colonel Francoudis. were
walking toward the famous white tow
or Of Saloutka, followed by two gem
darmes, When poorly clad Greek
crossed the street and, without warn
ing. walked mp close behind the king
When within about 1--WE feet he pulled
seven chamber pistol from his
blouse and fred point-blauk at tho
king, the bullet entering under tho left
shoulder blade and piercing the heart
Calls King Murderer"
As the assassin fired, he shouted al
most in the kings ear: You are muir
derer. and you deserve this death!
Another version Of the Incidents at
tending the assassination was that
Schnas had approached George, re-
questing aid. The king turned to reply.
and even as he was turning his head his
assassin drew his revolver and. fired
point blank This version stated that
the pistol was fired so close to the
kings back that the powder burned his
uniform.
As George sank to the street Licuten-
ant Colonel Francoudis grabbed the arm
of the assassin and prevented his firing
again. In the meantime the two gen
darmes ran up and the murderer was
overpowered. Still living, the king was
conveyed To- a hospital
At the time Of the shooting King
GeorCe and Lieutenant Colonel Fran
coudis were conversing about the kings
approaching visit TO the German war
ship Cohen. which is in the .harbor at
Salonika
News Starts Panic
A. soon as the news spread through
out Salonika that the king had been
shot panic prevailed, The Turkish rcs-
idente Of the city fearing a massacre
from Greek troops barricaded them
selves in their houses.
Prince Nicholas ordered all the public
buildings to be guarded with heavy de-
tails OF troops. The Greeks We're fren-
zied. and if it had not been for patrols
If Greek soldiers in the streets a
slaughter probably would have fol-
lowed.
According to the war office, the death