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World-Wide Jewish Congress Proposed at Berlin Meeting Zionist Leaders Approve Principle Suggestion for Conference of Jews.
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Freedom of the Press in Poland—for Antisemites Warsaw. (By mail—J. P. A.) A delegation of Jewish merchants visited the Polish Minister of Commerce and transmitted to him the resolution adopted by the recent Jewish Merchants' Congress at Briske, which demanded active measures on the part of the government to curb and suppress the anti-Semitic propaganda of hate. In replying to the delegation, the minister assured them of his profound interest in their well being and the government's desire to help them in every possible way. To suppress the anti-Semitic propaganda, however, he could not. For that would be to subvert and violate the sacred principle of "Freedom of the Press," which the government could not consent to do.
Berlin. (J. T. A.) The proposal to call a Congress of representatives of Jewish Communities the world over interested in the rebuilding of Palestine as the National Home for the Jewish people, has been approved in principle by the Executive Committee of the World Zionist Organization whose meeting was held here. Bernard A. Rosenblatt of New York, American Zionist representative on the Executive of the World Organization, suggested that the Congress be held in New York immediately following the registration of the Palestine Mandate. Dr. Chaim Weizmann. president of the World Zionist Organization, is un- Claims 85,000,000 Necessary to Produce Electrical Power From Hisderstood to favor the World Congress toric River. for the opportunity it would, offer of a reconciliation with the former administration of American Zionism led SCHEME CALLED "JEWS MOST PRACTICAL CONTRIBUTION by Justice Branded of the United TO PALESTINE. States Supreme Court, and Judge Julian W. Mack of New York. New York. (J. C. B.) Pinchus Brandeib, Mack Praised. Ruttenberg, author of the famous General sentiment among members electrification and irrigation scheme of the Zionist Executive appears to for [Palestine, by which it is intended be in favor of a reconciliation with to harness the waters of the Jordan what is known as the Brandeis-Mack to produce electrical power, arrived group, who were praised for not im- in New York late Sunday night on peding the collection in the United the Pennsylvania Estate, accompanied State.-; of; the Palestine Foundation by his secretary, I- Baharov of Jaffa, Fund, with the methods ^of which they Palestine. are not in agreement. Mr. Ruttenberg expects to raise the Zionist control over Jewish, immi- minimum of $5,000,000 necessary for gration to Palestine and direct in- his scheme. fluence over the Zionist Organization, Mr. Ruttenberg stated that his ivJiich_Js_cecogai2ficLixL_the ...Mandate stay j as the Jewish Agency for Palestine, duration, as' he must return to Palesover the Legislative Council, were tine to supervise the work on his demanded in resolutions to be pre- •great project. sented by Dr. Weizmann, who left to London. (J. C. B.) The electrifiattend the Near East Conference cation scheme for Palestine, of which opening in Paris on Wednesday. The policv of the Zionist Organiza- Engineer Ruttenberg is the author, tion to be'pursued immediately f o l - | - s referred to a,, "the; most pract,-
Sir Herbert Samuel May Resign as Palestinian Commissioner
Favor Congress Idea. , Dr. Weizmann, Isaac Naiditch, Or. Mot^kin and Dr. Solaweichik are favorably disposed towards the idea of convening a Congress of all Jews interested in Palestine reconstruction immediately after the Mandate is registered. Among the more important proposals regarding the internal administration of the Zionist Movement was the one that the seat of the Zionist Executive be transferred from London to Palestine. GERMAN
PltOGROMISTS ARRESTED Berlin (Jewish Press Association). The local police arrested in the last three days many of the rioters, who had taken part in the riots and attacks made upon the Jews a few days ago. These attacks were made in the aristocratic section of Berlin, the upper West-Side, on the fashionable street of Kurfurstemdam and its adjoining avenues. By mistake, however, the mob attacked and inflicted serious- wounds upon several bonafide Gentiles,—Russians, and other foreigners, whom they mistook to be^ Jews. It was only then, when the police observed that others Resides Jews are assaulted, that it intervened and cut short the demonstration. It is obvious from the facility, and ease with which the polk halted the demonstration, that it could have averted it altogether, had it so desired.
LIBERAL HUNGARIAN BISHOP DENIED AMERICAN VISA Budapest, (J. C. B.) Considerable .surprise is shown in various circles here over the decision of the American Consul not to visa the passport of Bishop Balthazar, the liberal divine, who lias been a staunch champion of Jewish rights. Bishop Balthazar, it is said, applied for a visa to proceed to America on a lecture tour, and because the Hungarian government is said to have objected to his leaving the country the Ameril witbJieW tfee Vi&s, i can
cal contribution that Jewry has so far made towards the restoration and prosperity of Palestine" by the Duke of Sutherland, who replied to a question by Lord Raglan. The Duke" of Sutherland went on to say that the scheme originally included irrigation as well as electrification, but that the Palestine government did not think the time was ripe for initiating that plan, and therefore was not accepting financial responsibility for its success. Provision has been made, the duke stated, for preserving the interests of the landowners affected by the scheme, and measures have also been taken to protect those that are engaged on this important public utility from raiders and other irresponsible persons.
To Work for Enrollment of Jewish Children in Clubs Young Men and Women Prepare for Social Service Work Through Interesting Lecture Courses. Three new clubs have already been added to the VMHA groups^ through the efforts of the Leaders Training Group, recently organized from the YM & YWHA membership, it was announced at the regular meeting of the leaders last night. An intensive campaign will be started within the next ton days to secure the enrollment of every Jewish boy and girl in the city between the ages of 8 and 18 into one of the existing clubs, or in those to be formed, the leaders also decided.. Details of the campaign will "be' announced in these columns later. At last night's meeting, Leon O. Smith, assistant superintendent of Schools, delivered a short address on "Child Psychology" and talks were made by Max Fromkin and S. H. Schaefer. The group will hereafter meet on alternate Saturday nights, commencing April 15, and will be addressed .it each meeting by leaders in, the fields of child recreation and health. Officers of the Leaders Training Group include Sam Beber, president, Anne Selicow, vice-president, Iva Siegel, secretary, and Fred White,
Jews in the Week's News Copenhagen. (J. T. A.) M. Glueckstaedt, a well-known Jewish banker, has been named by the Government as one of Denmark's delegates to the Genoa Conference.
Slanderous Attack on Jews in Movie Industry Answered
Carl Laemmle Assails "ChrisRumors Current in London tian" Minister Who Blames That Lord Milner Will Cincinnati. (J. T. A.) Mrs. Jessie Jews for Bad Conditions. Replace Him. Adler was appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton Coun-
REPORTS CHARACTERIZED ty. Mrs. Adler is one of the promi- C H A R A C T E R S IN LURID AS "GOSSIP" BY COLnent Jewish women lawyers of Cin- SCRAPES ARE NOT JEWS, HE SAYS. ONIAL OFFICE. cinnati. New York.—"I am a Jew, but after reading your infamous attack I knowthat I have more of the true spirit of Christ than you have." Thus Carl Laemmle, President of the Universal Film Mfg. Company, one of the leaders in the motion picture industry, answers Charles T. Williams, D. D., who, in a letter to Mr. Laemmle, makes a wholesale indictment against the Jewish race, in connection with Mr. Laemmle's interview on conditions * in Hollywood, which appeared recently in the NewYork Times. The venemou? anti-Semitism of this Doctor of Divinity, whose only claim to be a real Doctor of Divinity, according to Mr. Laemmle, is in the two initials he tacks upon his name is shown as follows in his letter to Mr. Laemmle: "Concerning your published interview in the New York Times, I would | say that the American public is in no need of your opinion on the subject of Hollywood. It is only too well known that this modern Babylon is the great plagrue spot in our national life of today and a Jew, a member of that race which has brought everything it ever touched to its own inLondon (J. T. A.) The rumors Our song of praise to thee we sing. famous level, should be the last adMothers, dear mothers. current in London yesterday regard- ' vocate in this countrty to attempt ing the early retirement of Sir'. Accept the tribute that we bring, any white-washing process. The real Mothers, dear mothers. Herbert Sariuel as- High Commisestate values may have gone up—they Your welcome is so warm and true, sioner for Palestine are characterized have—but that proves nothing—it is as "gossip" in Colonial Office circles Your faith with strength does us imnot the material aspect ,of the place bue, to which the Jewish Telegraphic which is under discussion. Infamy Our best for thee •w§-_gladly do, Agency applied for confirmation. has its satellitees Mothers, "dear nSofSers. • The reports originated in the Pall But this pest of degenerates must be Mall Gazette and Globe, where it These lines, written by Miss Iva cleaned up, for it has become a veriwas said that "Sir Herbert Samuel's stay in the Near East is unlikely to Siegel. will be sung by fifty or more table Augean stable and stink in theJewish girls in tribute to their moth- nostrils of every Christian man and be prolonged." ers, at the Mother and Daughter ban- woman throughout this country—and
London (J. P. A.) Rumors are Pittsburgh. (J. T. A.) Louis Leff, current in political circles, that Sir a city detective for 15 years, has Herbert Samuel's stay in Palestine, been named police commissioner. He as British High Commissioner, is to was honor guest at a large banquet be very short. "Pall Mall" reports last Tuesday night, attended by leadthat Lord Milner has gone to ing Jewish and non^Jewish men and Jerusalem to replace Samuel as Com- women of Pittsburgh^ missioner in Palestine. According to i the "Manchester Salonika. (J. T. A.) M. Malach, a Guardian," this sudden crisis in the banker of this city, has been called relation of the Home Office and the by Premier Cunaries to take the portPalestine administration is due to the folio of Minister of Fisaiice, advices divergence of opinion which has from Athens state. Mr. Malach, who arisen between Samuel, High Com- is now in Paris, hasTbeen called by missioner, ard Churchill, Minister of telegram from Athens to return imColonies, with regard to the budget mediately. of the Palestine gendarmerie. Sir Herbert Samuel contends, that the Palestine government has no funds to meet the budgetary needs, and it | is the duty of the home government j to bear the burden of Palestine policing. Churchill, however, insists that the Imperial Exchequer cannot afford this additional burden at this time. Novel Affair to be Patented Along Lines of Father-Son Gatherings. At the cabinet meeting, held to discuss thLs question, much feeling and heat has been manifested on both INVITATION EXTENDED TO ALL JEWISH GIRLS IN CITY sides and it appears that there is no TO ATTEND. possibility of healing the breach.
P. Rutter.burg, Author of Scheme to Harness Jorden, Arrives in 0. S.
lowing the ratification of the Mandate was' the question around which revolved ino>t of the discussion of the conference.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1922
Mother and Daughter Banquet To Be Given By Y. W. Girls, April 8
quet to be given by the girls' clubs of the YWHA at the Jewish ComLeading Jewish Philanthropist munity Center, on April S. oi Chinese Empire Dies! This novel affair, which will be patterned after the popular Father |and Son Banquets, will be the first Sir Ellis ft adoorie Was a Generous •,of its kind ever given locally by Jewish organizations. Donor to Educational UnderThe idea originated with the Runa takings. The death is announced of Sir Club of the YWHA, the senior girls' Ellis Kadoorie, of Hongkong, brother club of the Association. All the other of Mr. E. S. Kadoorie, the well- girls' clubs of the Association have known philanthropist of Shanghai. been invited to join with it in makThe deceased was born in Bagdad in ing the affair a success, and an in1865. He learnt English at the vitation is hereby also extended to school which he attended in that city, all Jewish girls in the city to attend and this knowledge was of great with their mothers. value to him in the highly successful. Reservations, at 75c per plate, are commercial career upon which, in being received by Miss Siegel, presipartnership with his brother, he dent of the Runa Club, who is In subsequently entered. charge of the affair, and at the office The deceased was a generous donor of the Association in the Jewish Comand an indefatigable worker in many munity Center. Reservations will not educational and philanthropic under- be received after next Monday nigrht. takings. The Ellis Kadoorie Schools Miss Siegel announced today. in Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghai were an object of constant interest Two Jewish Deaths Within to him, and the Hongkong University Week; Jewish Merchant Shot and the'Helena May Institute owed! by Hold-up Man much to his unfailing generosity. The The tragic death of Harry Hahn, Anglo-Jewish Association and the 35, 2212 Grace St., at the hands of Alliance Israelite Universelle were a hold-up man, at his store, 414 S. also objects of his support and 10th St., occured Tuesday. The crimfinancial aid. inal has been found to be a police Sir Ellis Kadoorie was knighted character with a long prison record. in 1917, in recognition of his gTeat Funeral services were held from services to the British Colony in the the home Wednesday, Rabbi Morris Far East, extending over a period of Taxon officiating. The deceased is 30 years; and he received a further! survived by his widow, three chilhonor in 1919, being awarded the dren, the youngest of whom is but Medal of Gratitude of France, for six weeks old, his parents, three bavins presented four motor ambu- brothers, Will. Jake and H- J., and a lances to the French Army. sister, Mrs. R. Leshinsky, all of Omaha. Mrs. Lena Pepper ,age fifty-seven, Sol. A. Rosenblatt widow of Morris Pepper, died MonWins Debating Prize at day after a short illness. Three sons, Harvard University Sam, Joseph, and Abe, all of Omaha, Word was received here yesterday and one daughter, Mrs. G. C. Calvert, of the award to Sol. A. Rosenblatt, I of Columbia, S. Carolina, survive. son of Mr. and Mrs. M .M. Rosenblatt of Omaha, and a senior at Harward Palestine Workers to Talk University, of the Coolidge Debating April 9; Public Invited Prize of $100 The prize was awarded The public is being invited to atto Rosenblatt for the best work in tend a mass meeting at the Swedish preparing for the annual debate beAuditorium on Sunday evening, April tween Harvard and Princeton, which 9, at which time a delegation of w-as held last Friday night. Haifa (By Mail—Jewish Press As- prominent Palestine workers will sociation.) Several prominent and talk. Mania Schochett, organizer of the wealthy Jews of this city have purfamous "Hashomer" (the Jewish Dechased a large tract of land adjoinfense Guards) heads the delegation, ing the sea, and intend to erect there and with her are Berl Katznelson and a new Jewish Garden city, similar H. Ehrenreieh.both active workers in to that oi Tel-Aviv near Jaffa. Palestinian r""vt*Tn r**'*J
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for this we must thank the Jews:" Mr. Laemmle Answers. Mr. Laemmle's answer, which has been justly headed, "A Jew's Definition of a Christian," is as follows: "I could hardly believe my eyes when I read our letter and then found the initials 'D. D.' following your
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, A YEAR, $2.50.
"Jacob Schiff Street" \ In Frarrkfurt-am-Main Frankfurt am Main. (J. T. A.) The Municipal Authorities have decided to name a principal street after the late Jacob Schiff, notable American philanthropist, who was born here on January 10, 1847. The Schiffs, whose record is said to be the longest of any Jewish family now in existence, have been residing in Frankfurt am Main since the fourteenth century. As an expression of their gratitude, the heirs of the deceased financier and philanthropist presented the authorities a gift of two million marks to be used for municipal purposes.
Will be no Curtailment Hade in Withdrawals of Wine for Passover
Two-Day Leaves for Seder Celebration to Be Allowed. JEWISH WELFARE BOARD WILL DISTRIBUTE MATZOTH Officers and enlisted men of thfc Jewish faith in the United States Army and Navy will be given two days furlough for the Passover holiday it was announced today,by Dr. Cyrus Adler, Chairman of the Army and Navy Committee of the Jewish Welfare Board. John G. Pershing, General of the Army, Chief of Staff, U .S. A. has, by order of the Secretary of War, issued the following instructions to the ScTvJc£ *
Greater Liberty For Holiday Season. GROWTH OF JEWISH CONGREGATIONS INDICATED THROUGH GOVERNMENT'S ACTION. New York. (J. P. A.) Ralph A. Day, Prohibition Director for New York State, denied yesterday the report from Washington, that there was to be a curtailment of the withdrawals of sacramental wines for the observance of the Passover by the Jewish people, which begins on the night of April 12. O. H. Greager, chief assistant to Mr. Day, has been placed in charge of the dispensing of the sacramental wines, and he said yesterday, that instead of curtailing the supply of sacramental wines the department is more liberal than ever before, and that fully one-fourth more wine is being let out now than this time last year. He explained this partly by the* f act that the Jewish congregations have grown tremendously in the last year. "I believe it is the policy of the department," Mr. Greager continued,
"that all the wine necessary for sacramental purposes be released. Only in a few instances are we cutting down on the amount asked by the rabbis. It is on the basis of the number of families in a congregation that we allow the withdrawal of wine for sacramental purposes.'* Mr. Greager said, that every precaution was being taken to prevent
name. It seems an anachronism that j the diversion of any of the wine to in this day of enlightment such a bit- bootleg channels. ter tirade of narrow-minded abuse
could come from one who claims the Jewish Farmers protection of the sacred initials appended to your signature. in U. S. Says Report "I am a Jew, but after reading your infamous attack 1 know that I I 12,029 Acres Owned in 1900—Over 1,000,000 Acres in 1922. have more of the true spirit of Christ j than you have. If you possessed anyNew York.—Gabriel Davidson, genthing of real Divinity in your nature —if you were really a Doctor of eral manager of the Jewish AgriculDivinity in any sense except that tural and Industrial Aid Society, has you tack two letters to the end of issued a report concerning its work. your name -most assuredly you could The society's goal has been, to quote not have described the Jewish race the report, "to build up a substantial, or any other race as one 'which has progressive and permanent Jewish, brought everything it ever touched farming class in this country." Twenty-two years ago, w-hen the organizato its infamous level.' A Complete Case of Bigotry. "In which way have the Jews created this thing which you call 'a veritable Augean stable?' If you are referring to the individuals mentioned in the newspaper accounts of current and past scandals and if you think they are Jews, you are misinformed or else you are deliberately blinding yourself to the truth. If you have Arbuckle in mind, or if you have the murdered Taylor in mind, it may surprise you to know—or possibly you already know but do not care to admit—that they are not Jews. But have you ever heard any Jew damning (Continued on page 2)
Passover Furloughs Will Be Granted to Jewish Service Men
tion began to function, there were 216 Jewish farm families in the tJnited States. Today the number exceeds 60,000. In 1000 the total acreage owned by Jewish farmers was 12,029. Today more than 1,000,000 acres are farmed by Jewish hands, and the real estate and personal value of these holdings are above $1,000,000.
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"The Secretary of War desires, in order to permit soldiers of the Jewish faith to participate in the celebrations of Passover, that members of that faith be granted furloughs for such time as necessary to permit them to be at their homes, when practicable, or at places where Seder celebrations are held, from, noon, April 12, 1922, until midnight, April 14, 1922, provided no interference with the Public Service is occasioned thereby." Dr. Adler has also received a copy of a similar order issued to Commanding Officers of all Naval stations and ships by the Navy Department, at the request of the Jewish Welfare Board. Under these orders from the Army and Navy departments a considerable number of Jewish uniformed men will be enabled to celebrate Pfussover at their homes. Where soldier* or sailors are stationed too fa* aw«$ from their homes to permit of this, the Jewish Welfare Board will provide for communitty Sedarim (PaBsover suppers) in towns adjacent to Army Posts or Naval Stations both in tue United States and the outlying possessions, and will wherever necessary arrange Passover services in the camps and stations. Provision is also being made to arrange for the Passover celebration! by disabled Jewish men in the U. S. Veterans' hospitals. Through the co-operation of Com-* manding Officers and Chaplains,' Matzoth, Haggadahs and appropriate greeting cards are being freely distributed by the Board to all Jewish men. '
Can Deliver Packages to Ukraine, Post Office Announce* The opening of the Ukraine for the delivery of parcel post packages has been announced by the Post office. Parcels are now accepted, at the sender's risk, for all places in European Russia and the Ukraine. Only, Turkestan, in Asiatic Russia, is excepted. The maximum weight of parcels is 11 lbs. ' , JEWISH SHIPPING CORPORATION TO BE FORMED IN PALESTINE London. (J.'P. A-) Several wealthy Russian Jews, who were formerly associated with Russian shipping interests, have recently arrived in Palestine, planning to settle there permanently. They brought with them experts and other officials to investigate the prospects of forming a maritime shipping corporation in Palestine, which should connect it with neighboring and more distant lands. The proposed organization will request special concessions from the government, to aid in the development of the shipping industry.
The society's farm settlement bureau gives advice, guidance and aid to those who desire t<~ buy farms and who intend to take up farming as a Hi- work. The extension department maintains a staff of agricultural experts. During 1921 these experts visited 1,499 farmers, held 122 meetings illustrated lectures, demonstrations field days and extension schools. In New Confection Produced and addition to this, advice and aid were JEWS IN PALESTINE Marketed by Local Firm. given to 1,788 farmers who sought HOLD CONFERENCE The new 5ce cream confection, individual consultation at the central Jaffa (By Mail—Jewish Press As-^ "Snowball", which has caused much office. sociation). The Jemanese Jews in comment in Omaha lately is the inThe farm loan department, since Palestine,—the Teymunim, have revention of the Kopp-Freiden Candy its establishment in 1900, has granted cently held a conference here, to concompany. According to Mr. Freiden, a 'otal of 6,154 loans, aggregating sider their economic and material the confection which has been on the $3,805,000, and covering thirty-eight status. There were present at the market only & short while, has al- states. These loans are made on sub- conference elected delegates repreready required the addition of more stantial securities—second, third senting every Jemanese colony in help in the factory. Patent rights fourth or even fifth mortgages. The Palestine. As the result of the conhave ali-eady been secured. rspayment is spread over a long num- ference a number of demands vere F. L. Kopp, who invented the coat- ber of years, and there is no exaction formulated for presentation to the ing for the ice cream ball says that of bonus or commission or payment of Zionist Organization for its immedito the confection will stand all weather renewal charges. The society's losses ate consideration. In addition temperatures. The confection is during the entire twenty-eight years this a national organization was about as large as a baseball and is >of its history have been only a frac- formed to embrace all Jemanese Jews In Palestine tion over 3 per cent covered with, shredded cocoahuts.