Smyrna Massacre
THE WORK OF LOWEST CLASSES CITY RUINED FOR DECADES. BRITISHERS RUINED. I By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.] (Received 19, 12.40 p.m.J London,. Sept. 18. Mr Ward Price reports That Smyrna is blazing as furiously as ever. The Turkish army took no serious part in the massacre, which was almost entirely the work of the lowest classes. Consulates, cathedrals, hotels, clubs and principal shops have been burned down. It is estimated stocks worth £4,000,000 were burned during the first 24 hours. The trading centre of Smyrna has been ruined for decades. Many British fortunes have been lost. —(United Service.) RED CROSS FEEDING 15,000. (Received 19, 1.50 p.m.) London, Sept. 18. The latest telegrams from Smyrna do not confirm the alarming reports of loss of life, though undoubtedly it has be jn great. The American Red Cross is feeding 15,000 refugeesa daily, pending their evacuation.—(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 237, 19 September 1922, Page 5
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