…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ALLEGED COPY OF REM- BRANDT SOLD FOR 1,250,000 MARKS. Copenhagen.—For a number of years European art critics have found it impossible to agree as to which of two copies of Rembrandt's master- piece portraying "a Jewish spectacled old woman with a Bible on her lap" is the original. The one copy is in the possession of the well known art collector Jules Farge of Paris while the second is owned by the Warsaw antique dealer...…
…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE - , HARRY J. DINGEMAN. ' Among the candidates for - the Cir- cuit bench, none is more spoken of than Harry J. Dingeman, our present Corporation Counsel. Mr. Dinge- nian's rise has been rapid. He at- tended the public schools of Detroit, where he was born, and for a number of 'years worked as a stenographer, thereby earning money enough to at- tend' law school. He soon rose • to an enviable position and possessed a large...…
…19 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Rabbi Opposes Capital Punishment Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf Tells Pennsylvania Legislature Death Penalty Is Obsolete Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauskopf made a most telling and effective address before the sub-committee on Judiciary General of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Mr. Isidore Stern and Mr. Herman Hecht were members of the committee. Dr. Krauskopf said he came simply to listen, but when asked to speak he said...…
…min •N I TwuSchOol Inspectors for two- year, terqt,, Two School Inspec 7 tors for fourlear term, Three ' School Inspectors for six-year term. WARD: Alderman to fill va- cancy in the 4th and 10th Wards; School Inspectors to fill vacancies in the following Wards-4, 5, 7, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21. - ANNEXATION PR 0 PO SI- tions: Propositions for the an- nexation of territory from the Townships of Gratiot and Grosse Pointe to the City of Detr...…
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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. 4 DETROIT, MICH., MARCH 23, 1917 1 +4 11 = 11,11 0.1411 4. 11 41: 111 -1 411 ,1 4411 24 113 APASLI A41 PM Jewish Ambassador Whose Efforts in Behalf of Palestinian Co-Religionists Have Won Him Much Praise J41J liiJ I 11 liiJ %W. "4. Alt HON. ABRAM ELKUS r &(' ere dr ri414r r 'llr : 101,1 %;„tiir...…
…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Modern Russian History Translated by Alexander S. Kaun 1 From the Russian of Alexander Kornrov This is the only work in English that brings the history of Russia down to the present. ► P F•1111 2 Vols., per set $5.00 Some Russian Heroes, Saints and Sinners By Sonia How; $2.50 Net Come in and look over our large stock of books about Russia and books by Rus- sian authors. John V. Sheehan & Co. 260-262 Woodward ...…
…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people Vol. II. No. 4 DETROIT, MICH., MARCH 23, 1917 $1.50 per Year Single Copies10 Cents Russian Revolution Frees Jews Overthrow of Czar Means Liberation of Six Million Jews Jewish Leaders Hail Emancipation of Russian Jews as Epoch-Making Gain Complete Civil and Political Rights Louis Marshall and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise Se...…
…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE WM. DEVLIN DAVID BLOCK Block & DevliO Successors to Steers Jewelry Co. liberties, which were never granted. A duma was created, but the first as- sembly was soon dissolved, and sub- sequent sittings of the duma met with the same fate as soon as their actions displeased the despotic regime. The czar was still the supreme autocrat. The duma acted only in an "advisory" capacity. The act of June, 1907, sought to deprive t...…
…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Judge Manuel Levine to Deliver B'Nai B'Rith Annual Lecture Noted Legal Reformer Will Speak on Subject "Balancing Justice" Jews of Detroit will be afforded an o gortunity to meet one of the na- ti,.n's leaders in the field of social and 1e;a1 reform when Hon. Manuel Le- vine, judge of the Common Pleas CGart of Cleveland, Ohio, appears at auditorium of the Hotel, Statler on Wednesday evening, March 28, un- the auspices of...…
…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...…
