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…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 6 Our Jewish Congressmen Hon. Julius Kahn, a Republican Leader (Special Correspondence.) NOTE—This is the first of a series of articles dealing with the lives and activities of Jewish members of Congress. Washington.—Foremost among the Jewish legislators to occupy a scat in the sixty-fifth congress is Representa- tive Julius Kahn of the Fourth Con• gressional District of California. This district, located in the city ...…

…THE JEWISH HOMELESS JEWISH KIDDIES TO BE GUESTS AT PASS- OVER FEAST. Y. M. H. A. Arranges for Their En- tertainment at Sedan The Y. M. H. A. is arranging for a grand sedar, the first evening of the Passover, for the Jewish boys and girls of Detroit who have no homes and who desire to attend this beauti- ful ceremonial feast. The sedar will be held in Y. M. H. A. hall, Willis and Brush, and will be in charge of a competent caterer, who will...…

…8 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE , THE JEW1S.H• CHRONICLE A Faulty Comparison Among those who challenge our belief that the proposed repre- Issued Every Friday by the Jewish Chronicle Publishing Company. General Manager sentation of the Jew along ultra democratic lines may serve to mis- ANTON 'KAUFMAN • represent us, are those who insist that the method of electing dele- gates to the Jewish Congress, called for May next, is exactly the same Michigan...…

…it THE . .IEWIS:H CHRONICLE ricongregational News TEIVIPLE BETH EL NOTES. The Gorham Shop SHAAREY ZEDEK. Sunday Services. Saturday morning services begin at mc subject of Rabbi Franklin's 9 o'clock. Rabbi A. M. Hershman will sciTion on Sunday morning at the deliver his weekly sermon, beginning teinple.will be "The Jew in America." at 10 o'clock. Young People's Society Operetta. Bible Class. H w cial attention is called to the Rabbi Hersh...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE. 10 What Detroit Rabbis Say About the Effect of Emanci- pation of Russian Jews RABBI A. M. HERSHMAN Replying to the query as to what effect the liberation of Russian Jewry will have on the Kionist movement, it is my opinion that the emancipa- tion of Russian Jewry will strengthen the Zionist movement and give it greater impetus.. Let us disabuse our minds of an idea which has taken deep root in sonic quarters—the idea ...…

…11 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ° SOCIETY To insure publication, all items of social interest should be sent to Miss Ruth Rosenfield, 80 Palmer Avenue, East, phone North 4063, not later thin Tuesday evening. Miss Evelyn Lowman of Cincinnati home from a few days' s ay in New Mr. Frank G. Tompkins gave the last of his series of talks on the "Short Story" before the members of the Jewish Woman's Club on Monday afternoon, is spending several weeks wi...…

…CH:RO,NICLE- 12 Mrs. Clarence Enggass of 1136 Sec- 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111 111111111111111 ond avenue spent several days in Chi- cago during the past week. Included in the list of affairs ar- ranged in honor of • Miss Henrietta Szeld during her stay in the city Was a luncheon at Beltramini's followed by a parlor meetin...…

…'13 THE JEWISH CHRONI:CLE Frances Hellen ofthereWish 'RUSSIAN STIMULATE REVOLUTION TO J EWISH THOUGHT Co Isumptive Relief ;Society of, enve DECLARES S MISS HEN - is making an extended stay in .the city RIETTA SZOLD. in the interests of that organization. The Misses Hattie and Florence Sil- Is in City in Behalf of Hadassah Movement. human of Hancock avenue' are spend- That the liberation of Russian jog a few weeks in Chicago, Milwau- Jewry wi...…

…3'HE JEWISH. CHRONICLE 14 THE JEWISH DIVORCE PROBLEM. A Reply to R. G. of amusement and pity that I read R. G.'s T T WAS with a mingled feeling in which he deplored the spread of the divorce 1 letter of two weeks ago r evil among the Jewish people and with typical masculine logic laid the blame for it all at woman's door. I felt amused because his position cannot be taken seriously. It is too absurd. And that is also the pity of it. You ar...…

…15 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Miss Etta Marks • of Holly is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. Gottlieb. i\irs. Leo M. Franklin and daughter Ma rgaret have arrived home from a two weeks' visit in Chicago. They were accompanied home by Rabbi Franklin, who spent the week-end in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parish and Mrs. H. Morse and family have given up their apartment on Tuxedo avenue and are residing at the Addison Hotel. Mrs. Cora Sloman and Miss ...…

…a WHY Has This Stock Risen 60%? Better Clothes for the Better Dressed en 15.1 In November we offered you Harroun Motors stock at $5 a share of $10 par value. We then predicted that the stock would rapidly increase in value. SUALLY we direct our appeal to the young fellow who wants low priced clothing. , Our prediction HAS COME TRUE. Harroun Motors stock is, now selling at $8=the result of four consecutive rises, each of which was the re...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish Publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People Vol. II. No. 3 DETROIT MICH., MARCH 16. 1917 OMI 1 I w alWAPR . . tgollJAPSC,KLIFIA + . ,111gellitmgli.r %RAM RFILW4PINAIII.P61 4' V I41V.44, "4,4, V' 6}411 :7 '14r ."4 4' ..'s+ + + . • " 4 .- . .•+ . 'OM 1 1.1 \We Chosen Vice-President of League of Religious Liberals RABBI WILLIAM ROSENAU 111.1MIIINN11.1+41111. IR...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Until Further Notice ROBERT OAKMAN'S Ford Highway Properties May Be Purchased Through Any of the Following Offices: . NAME PHONE NO. ADDRESS NAME PHONE NO. ADDRESS McALLEN, THOS. ALLAN, GEO. Main 3689 508 Moffat Bldg ACTIVE REALTY CO. Cad. 6453 1234 Dime Bank Bldg. PADBERG, H. C. Cherry 1847 412 Moffat Bldg. Grand 4872 885 Woodward 'Ave. APPELHOF, H. H. PALMER, W. J. Cad. 1247 805 Chamber of Comm...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people Vol. II. No. 3 DETROIT, MICH., MARCH 16, 1917 $1.50 per Year Single CopieslOCents The Civil Emancipation of the Jews ISRAEL, COHEN Author of "Jewish Life in Modern Times" The Liberating Effects of the French Less than ohe-Ialf of the Jews in Revolution. the world are in possession of the The first country in which th...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 4 WM. DEVLIN DAVID BLOCK Block & Devlin co. Successors to Steer° Jewelry 68 Woodward Ave. Diamond Importers, Jewelers and Silveismiths 31 Years in one Location Established 1885 ' YOURS IN HASTE CADILLAC CADILLAC 19, 3 0 1 3 0 1 s,ot tIGER-s e,?_ LIMOUSINES TOURING CARS TAXICABS Private Appearing Cars For All Occasions Broadway Taxicab & Messenger Co. 262 RANDOLPH STREET ABE T. HERTZBERG General Manager ...…

…5 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Spain Intercedes for Turkish Jews Appeals to Italian Government for Liberal Treatment of Jewish War Prisoners (Special to Jewish Chronicle.) That Spain's attitude towards Jews is friendly has already been demon- strated in an undisguised manner by the establishment of a Hebrew de- partment in the University of Madrid and in various other ways. The ap- peal, however, recently made to the Italian government made by the...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 6 All Jews of America Should Have Voice in Jewish Congress Declares Rabbi A. M. Hershman Religious Test Tog Narrow—Democracy Essential (Communication) To the Editor Jewish Chronicle, De- abilities under which the bulk of our people are laboring. It would be not troit, Mich. . • Dear Sir:—In yOur editorial "Rep- only the part of unfairness but of poor resentation or Misrepresentation," policy to lay down hard and fast ...…

…THE JEWIS4-1 CHRONICLE Sole Question Before Jewish Congress Should Be Civil Rights for Jews Important Announcement TO MERCHANTS Disruption Will Ensue If "Group Rights" Is Raised One of the objects to be attained, says the American Israelite, which it is generally understood will be con- sidered and possibly be approved by the proposed i American Jewish Con- g ress is the inclusion in its program the assisting of those professing Ju- daism ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE we who live in the most prosperous city of the most 'prosperous land on earth, to meet even in the measure of our powers these conditions that, unchecked, must inevitably spell destruction to uncounted thou- Issued Every Friday by the Jewish Chronicle Publishing Company. General Manager sands of our brethren? Never has there been a time when the people ANTON KAUFMAN of Detroit were so able to indulge in every comfort and ...…

…9 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Congregational News REBUILDING SALE TEMPLE BETH EL NOTES. SHAAREY ZEDEK. Sunday Services: The subject of Rabbi Franklin's ser- mon on Sunday morning of this week will be "A Prophet's Preachment of Peace." "Quit Hour of Music:" On Sunday afternoon, March 25, at 4 o'clock, there will be held in the Temple the thirty-fourth "Quiet Hour of Music." Temple Operetta: Oh Sunday evening, April 1, the Young People's Society ...…

…. . _ MOVIES" Offer You a Chance to Participate in Their Enormous "Annual" Profits Amounting to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars BY PURCHASING STOCK OF STANDARD FILMS INDUSTRIES INC. (PAR VALUE $5.00 PER SHARE) Now Selling for Only 1 5 Days More . $4.50, At $4.50 Per Share THE HOME OF • STANDARD FILMS INDUSTRIES, Inc. THE STANDARD FILMS INDUSTRIES, INC. This plant is a marvel in completeness, and is equipped with the most mod...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 12 Primary Day Changed for Jewish Voters Enoch Rauh Protests Against Rosh Hashanah Pri- mary Day — ask us to show you The Imperial This is one of those unrivaled Florsheim values, with the neatness you demand — The quality you expect at a price you are willing to pay. Harrisburg, Pa.—The primary elec- mary date. The changes will likely be for this year only, because the Jewish tion date—Sept. 18—will not prevail hol...…

…13 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Final Plans For American-Jewish Congress Adopted City and National Organization Delegates Reapportioned Question of National Organization Settled With the meeting of the adminis- and allotted representation, were ex- trative committe for an American chided, while other organizations re- Jewish Congress held on March 11, ceived an increase in representation. the elaborate plan for democratic clec- The final list of n...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 14 SOCIETY tc4 eAt To insure publication, all items of social interest should be sent to Miss Ruth Rosenfield, 80 Palmer Avenue, East, phone North 4063, not later than Tuesday evening. . . Mrs. Samuel Marwil and son Mel- The Woman's Auxiliary of Temple Beth El held a cake sale in the vestry rooms of the Temple on Monday afternoon which was followed by the regular vin of California avenue have left monthly meeting. Mi...…

…15 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Former Detroiters Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Frank of Toledo, Well Known in This City IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LITTLE THINGS of BIG IMPORTANCE MR. AND MRS. S. H. FRANK Of interest to many Detroiters is the announcement of the celebration of the golden weddi...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 16 • 1•000•1100•11•11•000•1101 ,04.1•0•11•11•0 •111■1 • BETROTHED Your 1917 Spring Coat or Sui KRENZ has the finest assortment of Spring and Summer Woolens :: he has ever been able to show and they're priced • very reasonable for these times-- Gifts of Originality Noel Embroidery Stands I I Facing Hotel Tuller CHERRY 382 • Hand Made Curtains Maltese Laces Bridal Veils Draperies Hand Embroideries Luncheon Sets ...…

…17 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The Bicur Cholem Juniors' Purim event this year will be given on Mon- day evening, March 19, at Ehrlich's Fall, Hastings street and Adams ave- nue, in the form of a social and box party. The entertainment committee assures a good time for all present. OBITUARY The Stearns-Knight Car KNIGHT TYPE MOTOR CARS The first of a series of informal dancing parties will be given by the ks. W. G.. L. S. Club on April 4, at lu...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 18 -: The Jewish Woman S .- I By ANNIE M. GARFINKLE The Gorham Shop Cigarette Cases and Match Holders To illustrate the refinement of de- sign and craftmanship possible in • Fourteen Karat Gold we have arranged an exhibit of our productions in SOLID GOLD Toilet Ware Loving Cups Coffee Sets Service Plates Sandwich Trays Baby Sets and Novelties. Mesh Bags and Vanity Cases March 12th to 17th, inclusive. GOLDSMIT...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Motion Picture Industry Will Progress Regard- less of War Standard Films Industries, Inc., Of- fers Safe Investment. With the rapid change of the Amer- ican international policy within the last few days and the consideration of war, a discussion has arisen as to the possible effect on a business ∎ vhich, to those who have not given the subject deeper consideration, might class under the head of° lux- uries, namely, the ...…

…\W- 4 'HA Reliable Ikt,7111. /, New New "Aeolian" Piano Player- Only Piano $218 $395 $87 $143, $112, $79, $126 , etc , For Fully Regulated and Tuned Exchanged Pianos of Well-Known Makes AT GRINNELL BROS.' CO-OPERATIVE SALE $79 $177 Buys $250 Gabler Buys $375 Kurtzman $152 $ 218 Buys $350 Hallett & Cumston • $126 Buys $300 Weiser Bros. $192 Buys $650 Sohmer Buys $425 Vose $172 Buys $325 Sterling $288 Buys $425 Gr...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish Publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People No. 2 DETROIT, MICH., MARCH 9, 1917 Vol. II. vki; .. . 14%, - I ly.36lit; v6: • tr,40 . ti lig. fl y ,61,0 in. ;y4; i go,1 1012111 'pg. • ij Rolij NA iy,qm ti 4.47 P'+ 114. "+ ''.441‘. 4" , . s4. 414. , " NC; +' " NW. Youn ewish Officer Decorated by Kaiser Pt 41 41 #I. Pt t 1;} Pt LIEUTENANT KARL FRA...…

….ftniu.....e...gzehaidemalwislezdigegendet sieje, LA' THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 0:141434{1414}1044}H}§41-04 : 140 BETTER Conservatism! BABIES ALL BABIES WEEK WILL BE BETTER BABIES And have a better chance in life if a 5% Savings Ac- count for them grows as they grow. Start such an account for baby in "Home of Thrift" We have a special "Baby's Bank Book" of beautiful design which we give you free. As the child grows older such an account...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICL The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people $1.50 per Year Vol. II. No. DETROIT, MICH., MARCH 9, 1917 Single Copies10 Cents PURIM -A STORY OF TODAY By ETHEL TA UROZ irl around When the Wissovskys came to America they had great .hopes and lofty much fervour. "I didn't know there was such a good looking g re," From then on, Mr. Witt was very markedly attentive to ...…

…fIllik.remeasereee.a.wr THE JEWISH CHRONICLE covery to make, and that is to find my America." Mr. Witt angrily thrust his hat on his head and strutted out, grumbling about a "bunch of greenhorns." "What is the matter?" asked Mr. Wis- sovsky, coming in from the store. "Nothing much," replied Frieda. "I gave Mr. Witt a lesson in geography." "He's not an agreeable pupil," said Mr. Wissovsky. "He ran out as mad as a turkey." Mrs. Wissovsky laugh...…

…5 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE . Detroit Citizens' League Guilty of Unintentional Offense to City's Jews Calls Attention in Official Bulletin to the Fact that Candidate is Jew. Officials Disclaim Ulterior Motive Acting upon the request of a number of readers of the Jewish Chronicle, who objected vigorously to the manner in which the candidacy of certain Jewish citizens was being presented in the Civic Searchlight, the bulletin issued by the Detroi...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 6 MORE DAYS For You to Buy t7 Motors Stock at - - - tlY u-Traiiroun Who Are These 9,000 Stockholders? More than 9,000 persons have already become stockholders in the Harroun Motors Corporation. A host, nothing less! A host united on one belief and one purpose—the belief in Ray Harroun and his associates; the purpose, an immediate and enduring financial profit. There are Harroun stockhold- ers in every state, but most...…

…7 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE How One Can Be a Better Jew You, my young friend, as you read these lines, will you ask yourself, Am I satisfied that I am as good a Jew as 1 could be? Stop a moment; think. Are you really? Suppose, for instance, that some Christian friend were to ask you, "What is the real difference between your religion and mine? Why do you Jews not celebrate Christmas with us?" Do you think that you will be able to explain to this...…

…8 - THE JEWISH CHRONICLE We may as well be perfectly candid in our analysis of conditions. THEJEVVISH CHRONICLE. Under the present scheme of representation, representatives of liberal or reform Judaism will be totally overshadowed not only by the Issued Every Friday by the Jewish Chronicle Publishing Company. the ANTON KAUFMAN - - - General Manager representatives of orthodox Judaism, but much more, and this is only matter to be considered—b...…

…9 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE HEBREW SHELTERING SOCI- ETY HAS ANNUAL MEET- ING. Congregational News . TEMPLE BETH EL NOTES. Sunday Services. In celebration of Purim, which oc- curred on Thursday of this week, there will be a prqgram of special music'at the Temple on Sunday morn- ing. The subject of Rabbi Franklin's sermon on this occasion will be "Our Greatest Enemy." SHAAREY ZEDEK. Saturday morning services begin at 9 o'clock. Rabbi A. M. He...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE • "GREAT GUN'S." Name of Young People's ShOw Ex- posed—Notable Cast to Present Comedy on April 1. An EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY for sharing in the profits of a Going Detroit Company is afforded those who purchase stock in the Universal Car Equipment Co. This company is incorporated under the laws of Michigan and is capitalized . at $100,000. The principal product of the company is a special automobile body for which th...…

…'11 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE COMMUNICATION. Talented Local Jewish Girls Write Play The Jewish Chronicle, Detroit, Mich. To the Editor: Under date of January 19, you pub- lished in your paper a repudiation of "What Next" Will Be Produced By Your Literary Society the aptly named "Menace," and I am writing to tell you how proud I am to know that we have ONE religious paper in this city that has editorial gumption and breadth of view suffi- cient ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE eAt SOCIETY tAt To insure publication, all items of social interest should be sent to Miss Ruth Rosenfield, 80 Palmer Avenue, East, phone North 4063, not later than Tuesday evening. e4 H UNDREDS of visitors' crowded the spacious gymnasium and ballroom of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on last Sunday evening, the occasion being the bazaar and sale conducted for the benefit of the Medical Unit under the auspices of the H...…

…13 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Weil and Mrs. Victor Roemer have arrived home from a visit in New York. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 The Ladies' Volunteer Society gave a Purim concert at Beth Jacob Syna- gogue for. the .benefit of the Jewish War Sufferers' Fund. The affair wa...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 14 RECENTLY MARRIED (111111IIIIII III 1 11 11llnliall11111111111 1 11 11 111(1111111111111111111111M11111E11 11111111111111111111111111111111 1 W hall1111111111(111111111111111111111111111111111 • Hand Made Curtains Maltese Laces Bridal Veils Draperies Hand Embroideries Luncheon Sets Children Specialties Bed Spreads Noel Embroidery Stands 36 Adams Avenue W. ' Facing Hotel Tuller CHERRY 382 Hemstitching Picot ...…

…15 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The Jewish Conducted Woman's Corner bt, Y e Booterye ADA GREENHUT The Jewish Divorce Problem From a Man's Viewpoint LAST week's mail brought me the following letter. It is of interest aside from its astounding arrogance. I am offering it in these columns without explanation : In one of your recent articles, the letter begins, you extended an in- vitation to the women readers of the Jewish Chronicle to write to you...…

…- THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 16 THE MAIN ALL PAPER CO. ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR 241-3-5-7-9 Griswold Street Entrance 247 Griswold St., Corner Clifford Our 1917 Line of SPRING WALL PAPERS MAKER OF MEN'S CLOTHES DETROIT JOURNAL BUILDING Is Complete AO' From the Cheapest to the Best A;t2/24.6-pig Atb Adiection,offroDitcto WE UNDERSELL ALL COMPETITORS fr ativite/YoraynZoo - ftu ) DECORATORS FURNISHED / aminy -5,ectoon, all /Stick l$Wv...…

…if ■ IL a. THE JEW SO CHRON CILE 1,3 A a The only Jewish Publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People No. 1 DETROIT, MICH., MARCH 2, 1917 Vol. II. )!..ftl)Jii. +01+14+61.Pf tif . . . 11,W,11+4,:,11 11.1411 1 01 -04 :11 1 10.; I tV013111 Noted Jewish Philosopher Visits United States a r LP% Pt iii 'we P' Ot ft 0V4 LIli LP 11J 0 V f• 41 .■ 111 HENRI BERGSON Oft VITA W ri J 1,1 ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE NV THE MAIN -''ALL PAPER CO. v NNW ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR 241-3-5-7-9 Griswold Street Entrance 247 Griswold St., Corner Clifford ,Our 1917 Line of SPRING WALL PAPERS Is Complete From the Cheapest to the Best WE UNDERSELL ALL COMPETITORS DECORATORS FURNISHED Phone Cherry 1498 The Main Wall Paper Co. Entrance 247 Griswold St., Corner Clifford "Come up short flight of stairs and save I a to X" CADI LLAC CADILL...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people Vol. II. No. 1 Roman Statesmen to Plead Jewish Cause Italian Senators and Deputies Anxious to See Jews Emancipated. (Special Correspondence to Jewish Chronicle.) Rome.—The "Pro Causa Ebraika," one of the leading organizations tak- ing up the fight for complete Jewish emancipation in all countries, is in- cesant in its ac...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 4 whence they sprang. Such a coherent aristocracy is impossible, however, in this country, because the Jew in RABBI A. M. HERSHMAN ELECT- America is subject to an influence By Professor Ralph Philip Boas ED PRESIDENT OF DETROIT which is hardly so strong in any other CONGRESS MOVEMENT. (Continued from last issue) group of people—the steady and re- . power to even the most sordid con- sistless modification of his character...…