IN THE RUHR
SITUATION SERIOUS
FATAL UNEMPLOYED RIOTS.
DUSSELDORF, 12th October*
The economic situation in the Euhr is serious, and the cessation of work in numerous industries is expected. The French report that 10,000 unemployed in Solingen looted the shops: The police fired, and two rioters were killed and 17 wounded. Five thousand unem--ployed besieged the town hall at Dusseldorf. The French commander, in response to the repeated requests of the burgomaster, sent troop's to occupy the town hall and protect the municipality. The crowd welcomed the French troops with enthusiasm, crying, "Get us food." (REOTER'S TELEfISiU.) BERLIN, 13th October.
Eleven are reported to have been killed and 35 injured in the unemployment disturbances at Solingen, which continue. Two thousand unemployed besieged the town hall at Horchst. German police used their arms; and one mnh was killed and ten were injured. Trouble is also reported in the Cologne, Hamburg, and Essen districts.
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Evening Post, Volume 91, Issue 91, 15 October 1923, Page 7
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