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…rem EnvEm THE wrammoreAnn ISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish Publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish Peofile Vol. II. DETROIT, MICH., MAY 25, 1917 1-4 it Your contribution," says President Wilson to Julius Rosenwald,"serves Democ- racy as well as Humanity" No. 13 Copyright 1917, Underwood & Underwood HEN President Wilson heard of Julius Rosenwald's noble gift, he tele- graphed him as follows: "Your contri...…

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…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people Vol. II. No. 13 - DETROIT, MICH., MAY 25, 1917 $1.50 per Year Single Copies10 Cents War Relief Campaign Already in Full Swing T HE big drive of the local cam- paign for the relief of the Jew- ish sufferers from the war was formally launched last Wednesday noon with a luncheon at the Board of Commerce building. Genera...…

…. THE JEWISH CHRONICLE B'nai B'rith Sets; Example,in Patriotism to 'Other' Lodges' • Members Enlisting in Nation's Service Will Be Exempted from Dues—Resignation of President Rhodes Lay on Table as Tribute to His Loyalty—Initiation of Large Class Set for June 26 THE HarryJ.Dean Co. 193-195-197 Griswold St. Although no other B'nai B'rith lodges, so far as known, have taken any similar action, the local lodge at its meeting last Tuesday n...…

…5 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE r— 9 UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS TO PUSH WORK OF PARO- CHIAL SCHOOLS. DR. RUDOLPH I. COFFEE RE CEIVES CALL TO BOSTON TEMPLE. Convention of "Agudath Harabbonim" Was Held in New York Last Week to Campaign for $200,000 Rab- binical College. National Director of Social Service Department of B'nai B'rith Was Prominent Rabbi in Pittsburgh. The convention of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada (Agu...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 6 4.0.101100114116 ., American Jewish Congress IPATE IN THE NOOR ATING TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DID NOT PARTICW CONVENTION, AND ALL VOTERS WHO DO NOT ISH TO VOTE F MINCANDI- DATES NOMINATED AT THE NOMINATING CONVENTION: Please note the following section from the General Rules of Election: INDEPENDENT NOMINATIONS Section 35. Three hundred voters residing within the same Jewish Congress Dis- trict shall have the right ...…

…7 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Jacob H. Schiff Explains Views on • Zionism Advocates Re-establishment in Palestine of a Large Jewish Popu- lation, Not a Jewish Nation .– Because recent utterances of Jacob H. Schiff have been construed by some as indicating his conversion to the cause of Zionism, Mr. Schiff wrote a letter to Dr. David Philipson, which is pub- lished in the current issue of The Amer- ican Hebrew, in which he denied he had been conv...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE' 8 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Issued Every Friday by the Jewish Chronicle Publishing Company. General Manager - ANTON KAUFMAN Michigan's Only Jewish Publication. Subscription in Advance Offices 314 Peter Smith Bldg. $1.50 per year Phones: Cherry 3381 and 1526 Editorial Contributor RABBI LEO M. FRANKLIN, - - The Jewish Chronicle invites correspondence on subjects of inter- est to the Jewish people, but disclaims responsib...…

…9 THE EWISH CHRONICLE Congregational News TEMPLE BETH EL NOTES. SHAAREY ZEDEK NOTES Sat u rd ay morning services begin at Confirmation Services. Special attention is called to the fact 9 o'clock. Rabbi A. M. Hershman will that Confirmation Services at the Temple deliver his weekly sermon, beginning at will begin on Sunday morning next, May 10 o'clock. 27th. promptly at ten o'clock. The doors Kantor A. Minkovsky of the Shaa- of the lower '...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 10 A. F. THAYER Certified Public Accountant 1903-New York-1903 Special or Periodical Audits Business and Cost Systems For Commercial and Other Organi- zations, Estates, etc. Young People's Society of Temple Beth El Holds Annual Election Plans Great Campaign Among Young People of City in Effort to Help War Relief Campaign—Meeting Addressed by Rabbi Leo M. Franklin, David A. Brown, and Milton Alexander—$1,400 Pledged...…

…11 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE NEW BOOKS RECEIVED. No. 8 THE WILL OF RABBI J. LEONARD LEVY 2t Dr. J. Leonard Levy, rabbi of Ro- deph Shalom Temple of Pittsburgh, Pa., who died recently at the height of his career left his last will and test- ament in the form of a letter to his wife prior to his departure for the Orient in 1909. It is a document, beautiful in its simplicity and expres- sion of devotion and love for his fam- ily, and is worthy o...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 12 Insurance Against Want in Old Age INDUSTRI NATHANIEL REESE Otto F. Schemansky Jos A. Schemansky GENERAL AGENT Established 1883 Provident Life 8z Trust Co. Ridge 341 All Work Guaranteed 1218-19-20 FORD BUILDING F. A. CHAPPER Iron and Wire Works Otto Schemansky & Son Monuments 825 Gratiot Ave. Manufacturers of STRUCTURAL and ORNAMENTAL IRON We carry in Stock and Cut to Length Beams, Angles and Channels ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE DETROIT tion, with assets of over $90,000,000, be- ing keenly alive to what it considers its patriotic duty in these days of public stress, has extended liberal treatment to its policyholders who have been, or may be, called to defend the nation's honor on land or sea. It has adopted the following resolution : "Resolved. that any existing restrictions as to oc- cupation, residence, travel, or military or naval service, b...…

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…15 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111 111111111 111111111111 11111111111 111111 1111 11 SOCIETY Mr. and Irs. Arthur Heintzel- man and son, John Cranston, of Providence, R. I., will arrive in the city on Saturday and will spend the summer months with Mrs. Heintzelman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sloman, at their sum- mer home on Harse...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 16 SOCIETY • The Beta Chapter of the Sigma Phi Sorority will give their annual spring dance at Duplex Flail on Tuesday evening, May 29th. Miss A BUSINESS THAT IS FOUNDED Fara Litman is general chairman, UPON THE ROCK OF with the following assistants : QUALITY. Misses Rose Edloff, Zelma Rosen- thal, Gertrude Beisman, Silka "I go to B. Siegel Co.," said a well- known club lady, "because they do Stocker, Julia Klein and L...…

…17 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE _?* ? 111111 1 111111111 1 1111111111111111 1 11111 1 11 1 1 111111111111 1 Charming Jewish Girl in the "Movies" 11111111111111111111 The GORHAM SHOP Diamond Bar Pins Diamond Brooches Diamond Guard Rings Diamond LaVallieres of PLATINUM set with the finest DIAMONDS which money can buy Goldsmiths t Silversmiths, Inc. Woodward Ave. at John R. St. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 1111111 1 11 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 11 1 111...…

…THE EWISH CHRONICLE 18 TheJewish Woman AWARENESS. By Miriam Teichner. (In the New York Globe.) God—let Inc be aware. Let me not stumble blindly down the ways, Just getting somehow safely through the days, Not even groping for another hand, Not even wondering why it all was ph-tnned, Eves to the ground unseeking for the light, Soul never aching for a wild-winged flight. I'lease, keep me eager, just to do my share. God—let me be aware. God—...…

…19 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE SAVING A STARVING PEOPLE. Jewish Pioneer of Michigan Dies. (•ditorial—Detroit Journal, May 9.) Michael Pollasky Settled in State in 1854—Was Distinguished Mason. Active in Public Life. Michael Pollasky, 84 years old, distin- guished Jew and one of the foremost Masons of Michigan and pioneer resi- dent of Alma, Mich., died at Battle Creek last Saturday. Funeral services were held at the home of his son, Max E. Poll...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Jewish Law Students Win Oratorical BERRY'S R Out of Six Participants at Detroit College of Law Contest, Four Are Jews, Three Boys and One Girl Largest Stock, Regular and Special Sizes Lowest Cash Prices Jewish students carried off all hon- ors at the annual oratorical contest of the Detroit College of Law held last Friday evening. Charles Rubi- ner, son of Abraham Rubiner, of 168 East Montcalm avenue, won the first p...…

…21 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ZIONISM AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION SEVERAL IMPORTANT MEM- BERS OF FRENCH .commiq- SION ARE JEWS. , Maj. Dreyfus Heads Medical Section; M. Joseph Simon is Financial Rep- Jews of Russia are sure to find in the resentative; Lieut. Commander vast spaces of Russia an outlet for Georges E. Simon Is Aid to their energies. The old economic misery Admiral Chocheprat; can never return under a democratic to the establishment ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 22 LITTLE JEWISH IMMIGRATION TO U. S. AFTER WAR, SAYS IMMIGRATION OFFICIAL. Jewish Merchants Develop Latest Department Store Robinson-Cohen Institution on Hastings Street Is One of De- troit's Most Complete Retail Establishments—Opening on Monday, May 22, Draws Large Crowds That the growth . of Detroit has brought with it prosperity for her Jewish merchants was again evi- denced last Monday at the opening of the enlar...…

…23. THE JEWISH CHRONICLE THE CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY A CCOUNTANTS A. F. THAYER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AUDITS Will Be Held at Baltimore, Beginning June 24. Jewish State in Palestine Near Prospect Because of War— Notables To Speak MAIN 1736 617 DIME BANK OFFICI — SYSTIM — FACTORY Corporate and other books opened or closed BLDG. Trial Balances Rectified AUTOMOBILES Mylon-Galvin CO. ROSS 8 The specially designed Car G...…

…We Thank You! Atj We had confidence in you and you have shown us that our confidence was not misplaced. We made elaborate plans to please you .and you were pleased. You have praised us, patronized us, cheered us and we thank you! E THANK YOU, DETROIT! Never before did this city see such an opening as that we held last Monday! Over twenty thousand people visited our store. At one time all traffic was stopped because of the crowds. But everyb...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish Publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People DETROIT, MICH., MAY 18, 1917 Vo l. II. No. 12 OUT OF YOUR PLENTY GIVE TO THESE BABES Detroit Campaign to Raise $250,000 Fund for Jewish War Sufferers Starts Next Wednesday F it "Give MORE than your Share" …

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 2 5-Passenger Touring 4-Passenger Roadster $985 F. 0. B. Chicago Shirts Made to Your Measure=- 3 for $101 • - I111111111111 1 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 You'll be surprised to see that it costs no more to have them made than to buy them ready-made. Compare the materials with any you see—com- pare the price—then you'll know how fine RENCH- ARD'S shirts are. These are of imported madras—in distin...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people Vol. II. No. 12 DETROIT, MICH., MAY 18, 1917 $1.50 per Year Single Copies10 Cents Detroit Responds to Call For Help JEWISH WAR SUFFER- ERS' RELIEF WORKERS. Sunday, May 20, there will be held the first big meeting of those who are going to work during the campaign to collect funds. There are many men who want to join u...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 4 BERNARD GINSBURG RECEIVES GREAT PUBLIC HONOR Name of Distinguished Jewish Resident of Detioit Adorns Branch Public Library Is Tribute to His Service on Library Commission in the Past. . idea for such public convenience was due in great measure to the work of Bernard Ginsburg several years ago. He predicted that when the new main library building was erected and other Dedication of Building, Tuesday, May 15 Bernard ...…

…5 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 111 111 11111111 11111 111 111111 11111111 111 111111 11 111111 111 11111 111 11111 111 111111 11 111111 111 111111 1 111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111 i iiiiii ii iimmimim i mull 11111111111111111111111111 1 e. The Bernard Ginsburg Library The Structural Iron Work for the Bernard Ginsburg Branch of the Public Library was furnished by 91 Brewster Street books. She related her experiences as a so...…

…P.T.PIMM•111•1111" .4.0.01 110. ■ THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 6 THE JEW AND HIS STORY By RABBI CHARLES J. FREUND, Grand Rapids, Mich. A S some time ago I stood at the foot of the Obelisk in Central Park in New York, thoughts concerning the Jew and his destiny were brought forth. "Cleopatra's Needle" calls to mind the civilization of Egypt and what accompanied it. Contemplating it one cannot help but think of some of the people who con- tribute...…

…7 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Prominent Jewish Young Men Enlist Samuel J. Rhodes, President of B'nai B'rith Lodge, and Isadore Levin, of the Faculty of Detroit College of Law are now "Doing Their Bit" at Fort Sheridan. The Jewish community of Detroit may rightfully feel proud of the young men it is sending to aid the United States to fulfill its purposes in the present world conflict. 'Iwo of our most illustrious boys have offered their services ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 8 magnificent impetus to the local campaign in behalf of the Jewish Sufferers from the War, have gone far in the redemption of the good ay by the J ewish Chronicle Publishing Company. name of the Jewish community of this city. We believe that their Issued Ever y Frid General Manager example will lead practically all the Jews of Detroit to do their duty - ANTON KAUFMAN in the measure of their powers. If this shall be the ...…

…THE JEWISH ' Congregational News TEMPLE BETH EL NOTES. SHAAREY ZEDEK NOTES Sunday Services. Satu rd a y morning services began at 9 o'clock. Rabbi A. M. Hershman will deliver his weekly sermon, beginning at 10 o'clock. "The Religion of the Child: A Pre- Confirmation Sermon," will be the subject of Rabbi Franklin's sermon at the Temple on Sunday morning of this week, May 20. Services begin at 10:45; the public is invited. Annual Meeting...…

….THE 10 EWISH CHRONICLE CONSTRUM DETROIT WILL GROW IN SPITE OF WAR. Is building stopping on account of the war? Take a drive over Detroit—North, East, South, West. A sight of the thou- sands of houses and apartment buildings that are going up is a sure cure for the most confirmed "business-mourner." Building operations are unabated—and the 'Thomas Forman Company is doing its •iare by furnishing acceptable esti- mates and making quick deli...…

…11 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE C3N REVIEW materials to be used in reconstruction of important buildings in cities in the vicinity of Verdun, the Argonne and the heights of the Meuse. The danger of a cessation of build- ing activities does not lie so much in the impression that prices are too high as it does in i an attempt to carry the economy idea to harmful lengths. Nothing could be more injurious than indiscriminate delaying of plans for ltttil...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 12 B'Nai B'Rith Takes Initiative In Palestine Crisis WANTED Names of Jews Who Have En- Appeals to State Department at Washington for Intervention listed in Army and Navy. Boulevard, 49 Copenhagen, or Dr. Adolph Kraus, president of the in- All Jews of Detroit and dependent Order of I3'nai B'rith, re- Martin Bloch Bahnhofstrasse, 82 Zur- Michigan who have enlisted in ceived the following cablegram from ich. 'Please wire ...…

…• • THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Prominent Rabbis Take Part in Anti- Conscription Conference Rabbis Emil G. Hirsch of Chicago, and Judah P. Magnes of New York, Oppose Militarism and Work for Peace NEW YORK.—Pacifists who are organizing the First American Con- ference on Democracy and Terms of Peace, which is to take place in the Holland House May 30 and 31, p a id little attention to the refusal of Sam- uel Gompers to attend the convention on the...…

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…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 15 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 SOCIETY The annual meeting - of the Woman's Auxiliary of Temple Beth El took place on Monday afternoon in the vestry rooms of the Temple. Reports of the various officers were read, and a musical program of unousual merit rended by Miss Irene Goldberg, pianis...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 16 SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goldman announce the confirmation of their son Harvey on Monday, May 28, at Congregation Mogaim Abraham. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kahn of 264 East Kirby avenue are now oc- cupying their new home at 471 Virginia Park. Mr. J. Guttman of Pittsburgh, Pa., is visiting in the city. AT THE THRESHOLD OF AMER- ICA'S GREATEST PROSPERITY. Though just entering a world-wide war, we arc at the portal of a tr...…

…17 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE American Garment Cleaning Co. SOCIETY Ruth Peritz, 100 Medbury Ave. Miss Eva Meyers passed *Edith Mary Rose, 115 Euclid Ave. through the city en route to her W. home in New York after a three Aubrey Rosenzweig, 66 Connecti- cut Ave. weeks' stay in Mt. Clemens. Arthur M. Rothman, 192 Frederick Miss Laura Levy of Kalamazoo Ave. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Robert Rothman, 192 Frederick Ave. Goldberg of Seward av...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 18 The Jewish Woman CRITICISES JEWISH GIRLS OF LONDON FOR "BEAUTIFY- ING" FACES. A correspondont in the London Jewish Chronicle is moved to words over what he calls the question of beautified Jewesses. He writes a let- ter in the following strain: "Sir--• Numbers of young Jewish women take their walks about the West End on such days as they are not at work in the East End or West Central dis- tricts. Unfortunately, som...…

…19 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Jews in Occupied Territory of Poland and Lithuania Compelled to Labor For Conquerors Report Says Many Have Died of Exposure and Harsh Treatment— Forced to Work and Eat On Yom Kippur The Jewish newspaper "The Day" has just received from a special corres- pondent in Germany an account of the sufferings of the Jews in the German occupied parts of Poland and Lithuania. Thousands of members of the race in the occupied pr...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 20 INDUSTRIA'. OXYGENOS TIE TABLIT A Reliable and Satisfactory Disinfectant NEED FOR INDUSTRIAL AC- TION. What it does- OXYGnNOS has already come to be recognized as a splendid disinfectant and disdorant whose use is widely recommended In schools, lavatories, factories, theatres, hospitals and the home. The government is actually carry- ing on a campaign against the hold- ing tip of industrial activities. How- ard...…

…THE DETROIT MUNSON SUPPLY CO. OFFERS 10 PER CENT OF SALES. The Detroit representative of the Munson Supply Co : , manufacturers of pneumatic typewriter keys, offered to give 10 per cent of the total amount of sales obtained through the advertisement in this week's issue of the Jewish Chronicle. No matter how much may be given, this is a very generous and hearty offer and is deserving of the utmost commen- dation. ARTISTIC ADVERTISING MATTE...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 22 Congress Organization Nominates Eight For Delegates All Elements of Detroit Jews Represented—Plans Made for Election of Four Men, June 10. The Nomination Convention repre- senting all Detroit organizations affili- ated in the local Congress Committee held a stirring session last Monday evening, May 14th, 1917, at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. The following eight were the successful candidates nominated to be placed o...…

…23 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE THE CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS A. F. THAYER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AUDITS MAIN 17311 617 DIME BANK M — PACTOMY BLDG. Corporate and other books opened or closed Trial Balances Rectified A UTOMOBILES Mylon-Galvin Co. ROSS 8 The specially designed Car 732 Woodward Ave. Grand 372 Watling, Lerchen & Company WIDESPREAD INTEREST IN RUSSIAN LITERATURE DUE MAINLY TO JEWISH YOUNG MAN. Alf...…

…• We Invite You Cordially to Attend the 4 . • AA 4X4frXi Of Our 4 Greater DepartmentStore NEXT MONDAY, MAY 21st 2 to 5 P.M. and 7 to 10 P.M. M you welcome to a Newer, Greater Robinson-Cohen Store. ONDAY, May 21, 1917, we throw open our doors and bid We have enlarged and remodeled this entire buildinginstalled new depart- ments- provided new display windows-beautified and extended every section. Occupying an entire half of a city bl...…

…an4NMATMENX THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish Publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People Vol. II. 2 DETROIT, MICH., MAY 11, 1917 No. 11 it THE JULIUS ROSENWALD OF DETROIT JULIUS FREUD who, with the other members of his family, will give 10% of Detroit's total subscription to the Jewish War Suffers Relief …

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