HUNGRY CROWDS IN RUHR
UNEMPLOYED LOOT SHOPS IN DUSSELDORF. INDUSTRIES CEASING. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Reuter's Telegram. (Received October 1-1, 5.5 p.m.l 1 DUSSELDORF, October 13. Tho economic situation in the Ruhr is serious. The cessation of work in numerous industries is expected. According to a French report, 10,000 unemployed looted shops, and wore ‘hied on by the police, two being killed and 17 wounded. Five thousand unemployed besieged the Town Hall, 3ml the French commander, in response to repeated requests from the Burgomaster, sent troops to occupy the buildings and protect the municipality. The crowd welcomed the French troops with enthusiasm, crying: “Get us food!”
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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11650, 15 October 1923, Page 7
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