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The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
HENRY MORGENTHAU HAS
COLONIZATION PLAN FOR
GREEK REFUGEES.
Gewish Telegraphic AGcncyJ

London-Hcnry Morgcnthm. former
Uniicd States Ambassador To Turkey,
and chairman OF the League Of Ma
tionS Commission for the Relief of
Greek Refugees. after five months
stay in Athens has proceeded TO Gc-
ncya. From there he will leave for
New York.
According TO Mr.. Morgerihau's re
port, it is estimated thar there are
still 100000 Greek refugees To look
after. making n total of l.l3G.0O0
Greek refugees who have suffered the
loss of all their property aS a result Of
the Turko- Greek war. II is Mr.. Nor
gcnthau's plan, with the aid of the
Ieugiic of Nations, To settle these re-
fugccS in Macedonia. This would he
the largest mass colonization scheme
ever attempted.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
A MEMORABLE MEETING AT
THE EAST SIDE JEWISH
CENTER FOR THE RAB-
BINICAL DELEGATION.

Rabbis and delegates. representative
of all East Side synagogs to the num-
her of 100 met at the East Side Jew
ish Center. at lbs Stanton street. City
of y. Y. Oh Wednesday, April 23rd
Rabbi Pfeffer spoke eloquently of
the work of the Central Relief Com
mittee during the entire period of its
activity, describing the calamity to
Jewry the world over were Central
Relief committee I3 Astor Place.
forced to discontinue its beneficent
work, ending with warm and elo-
quent appeal to all those present to
assist in this great and indispensable
work. Rabbi Schneier of the Warsaw
synagog, reminded his auditors that
the great and populous East Side has
not as yet done its duty in this most
critical moment for the Jewish insti-
tutions of learning in all lands. Rabbi
Rosen of the Roumanian synagog,
cheered his audience by report of the
activity going on his congregation on
behalf of the work of Central Relief.
1t was the consensus of opinion among
the speakers as well as the audience
that the East Side, as the center of
Jewish commercial and intellectual
life, must become the standard bear
and exemplar in this holiest of all en-
terprises of American Jewry.
Rabbi Rosenberg the last on the list
of speakers, reused the assembly to
great pitch of enthusiasm by his
fury eloquence and his mastery an
alysis of the situation confronting us
today in all lands of the world that
have known the horrors of the war
and its destruction of the Jews edu-
cational and commercial life. All
those present voiced their determin-
alton to work with unabating vigor
for the cause promoted by the Cen
tral Relief Committee.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
LESSING'S "NATHAN THE
WISE" FILMED
tJewish Telegraphic Agency

New Yorll-"Nathan the WISE" the
famous drama OF Ephraim Lessing has
been made into n motion picture un-
der the name of The Sacrifice"
Lcssings immortal play was filmed
in Jerusalem. and has in the main role
the German artist. Werner Krauss, the
male 5 ar of the Miracle" The pro-
ductiOn. which has many appealing
elements of Jewish, Turkish and Pal
estnian life. is one of the most costly
and magnificent films ever made. on
Thursday. April 24th. there was press
showing of the picture at the Simplex
Projection Rooms in New York City
and it is expected that the picture will
soon make its appearance at one of
the large New York theatres.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
HENRIETTA SZOLD FETED
BEFORE DEPARTING FOR
AMERICA.

.Ierusalcm-Miss Henrietta Szold,
president of the HadaSsah organization,
who is leaving tomorrow for America
has been given farewell tea. at which
many prominent members of the .Ie.
rusa | IN community participated.
Greetings and good wishes were eS-
tended to her on behalf of the Zion
list Executive in Palestine, the Naad
Leumi the Jerusalem Jewish commun-
tion of Jewish Women of Palestine.
Miss Sold, answering, declared that
all of her efforts, as in the past, will
he given to the upbuilding of Pales-
tine.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
DR.. Weizn1ann Successful
Zionist Chieftan Completes TranscOntinental Trip-En
Enthusiastically Received Every Where. Last Years
Totals Will Be Greatly Exceeded Before Campaign
Closes.

From Our New York CorrcspondenD
New York.-With DIR. WeiZmann
scheduled to return to New York in
May, following his memorable tour to
the Pacific Coast, reports indicate that
the campaigns featured by the pres
ence of the Zionist chieftain, will re-
suit in over S350,OOO being raised for
the KeKren Hayesod.
Everywhere that DR.. Weizmann ap-
peared, he was enthusiastically ac-
claimed and his moving presentation
of the needs for the development of
the Jewish Homeland, was the inspir-
ing factor which produced far greater
results for the Keren Hayesod than in
any previous effort.
Thrilling receptions were given to
DIR. Weizmann in Los. Angeles and
San Francisco, where the Pacific
Coasts activities for its $250,000
quota centered. Already check for
S50,000 has been received at National
geles' 1924 contribution, and the COM
mittee there is working intensively to
double the amount within the next few
weeks. In San Francisco, where Dr.
Weizmann made his final visit before
leaving for Chicago, the committee or
ganized under the chairrIanship of
Daniel +, Koshland, expec 5 to raise
100000 by the end of MAJ. In both
Los Angeles and San FIR ncisco, one
of the most significant phases of the
present campaign, is the active inter-
est influential Reform Jews, never be-
fore active in the movement, are TAX
ing in the keren Hayesod this year.
New Orleans, where DR.. Weizmann
made his first stop on his Swing
around the circuit" had planned to
present tie Zionist leader with check
for $25 900. The check was presented,
and, in addition, New Orleans raised
an extra $4,000, while Samuel Ze-
murray, leading business man of the
South, and the largest contributor in
New Orleans campaign, promised a
further large gift for the Hebrew
University. Washington, ID. c., also
doubled its original quota of S25,oO0,
raising $4,000 as its 1924 keren
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
EMIR ABDULLAH DEFENDS
HIS EXTRAVAGANCE
(Jewlsh Telegraphic Agency

Jerusalem-The Emir Abduliah. who
has just returned to Amman atter
having accompanied his father, King
HuSsein, for some part of the way to
Mecca, has been given public rccep-
tion there on his arrival.
Speaking at the reception, the Emir
described the present situation IN
and his work as ruler
Of the country He particularly dweit
on the two risings which took place
last year. stressing that both had fail
ed and that it had been found possible
TO amnesty the rebels. who were now
loyal subjects There is much critic
ism, he said, of my extravaganza ana
allegations that money is being wasted
but in order to be able to carry out
reforms and to build up the country
II is necessary to spend n great deal
OF money. The Emir announced that
he is establishing an Advisory Council
for the Government of Transjortlania.
He reproached those who are oppos-
ed to the proclamation of King Hussein
ms Calm, particularly the French au-
thorities in Syria. He declared. how
ever, that only the minor officials in
SYRIA were hos lie to King HusSein.
the central government of France being
friendly with the Hashimte family.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08

Hayesod contribution. Emil Berliner,
world-famous inventor, and Honorary
Chairman of the Washington, ID. c.,
campaign was its largest contributor.
Texas, centering its campaign act;v-
tiles an state Zionist convention, at
which DR.. Weizmann was guest of
honor, raised its quota of $4,000, is
still actively at work and has just
wired national headquarters that it is
maintaining its state organization
throughout the year so that it can
greatly increase its 1925 total.
Chicago's campaign for 100000
was launched under auspicious cir
cumstances and Max Schulman, Cam
paign Chairman, is scheduled to give
DR.. Wezmann check for $150,000,
during his visit in Chicago, where he
will stop off on his way to New York.
The few days that DR.. Weizmann
will have in New York before sailing
May seventh for London, will be
crowded with Keren Hayesod activi-
ties. Most important of all was his
final public appearance May 9th at
the opening of the Philadelphia cam
paign for $780, which the leaders
of the Philadelphia committee, are
confident will be speedily realized.
The day previous lie was present at a
function given in his honor by the
Keren Hayesod workers of Atlantic
City, where the chairman, Hon. Harry
Bacharach, presented him with $780,
900 check. On May l, at one of the
few dinners he attended in New York,
the Eastern Parkway section of the
Greater New York City campaign pre-
sented him with $4,000 check at
the Brooklyn Jewish Center.
The New York City campaign has
now passed out of its spectacular
stage, with the workers engaging in
intensive solicitation, so that the best
possible results can be secured, rs a
"bon voyage" to Dir. Weizmann. The
Passover appeals, held in over $50
synagogues of Greater New York,
added considerable sums to the cam
paign total, with the leaders confident
that last years total will be greatly
exceeded before the campaign closed.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
NEW YORK RABBI CHAL-
Ian ES CHRISTENDOM
TO REVISE CRUCIFIXION
STORY.
tJcwish Telegraphic Agency

New York-Dr. Nathan Krass before
II record congregation Of 800. Tenn
pie Emanuel, denied that the Jews
were responsible for the crucifixion OF
Jesus. DIR. Krass argued:
The greatest popular error in
ChriSrendom is the belief that the Jews
were responsible for the crnciiixion of
Jesus and by a most Illogical inference
that the Jews are responsible for the
crime Of Calvary. Searching the rec
ordS of the New Testament we are
amazed to find that far from being con
dcmncd by the muliitudes of Jews in
Jerusalem at the Passover season.
Jesus was acclaimed II great hero.
palm branches We're waved in his honor.
and hoSannahs Were chanted in ap-
probation of his personality.
Jesus taught Jewish doctrines and
celebrated the Jewish holidays and OBJ
served Jewish rites and ceremonies. He
wns III many thingsaa conforming Jew
und in some ike disser' Jewish tearh-
ers unconventional in his Interpretation
of Jewish law and custom. His dis
ciples were Jews, his friends and as
sociates were Pharisees. these much
maligned and little understood leaders
of the Judaism of Jesus's day. There
fore the Jews had no reason to cruelty
Jesus or to be participetS criminis in
his death.
THE records in the New Testament
which were written about century
after the time of the crucitixion and
from oral tradition have confusing nc'
counts Of the trial and death of the
NaZarene The Jews were deprived of
autonomous rule by the Roman Gov
ernment in the time of Jesus The right
To infiict capital punishment was taken
away from the Sanhedrin, the Jewish
tribunal of justice, forty years prior
20 the death of Jesus.
'Pilate in the gospel of John clearly
says in the 10Th chapter that he has
absolute power over Jesus. 'Kncwest
thou not that l have power to cruelty
thee and have power to release thee.
are the exact words not modified by
peradvcntures lest Il hOwling Hebrew
mob might prevent him. Is it right for
the popular error to remain unchalleng.
ed in Christcndom that the Jews were
responsible for the death of the Christ
ian Savor?''
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
Praises Work of Sisterhoods
President MOrgensern in Letter to Mrs. StOZ Declares
Work Monument to Judasm-SsterhOOd Scholar
Ships Foundation Stone, a Glorious Edice of Amer
lean Judaism.

students of the College and future
rabhiS in Israel. In this sense it is
that the Sisterhood Scholarships make
possible the work of the college and
insure that there will he some rabbs
10 carry on the tradition and inSpira-
tion of Judaism for our children and
our children'S children.
THE demand for the services of
rabbis and properly trained religious
leaders grows rapidly from day to day,
and instead Of having 81 students in
the college as at present. we ought 10
have at least go or even more, pre-
pairing themselves to carry on this
work. | am sure that if the number of
scholarships were larger. we would be
able to attract more students. | know
this to hc the case because | receive in
the course of n year inquiries from
many young men who aspire to become
students of the college and rabbis i'll
Israel and lack the means to support
study. Therefore. in Il way the ques-
tlon Of whether we shal lever supply
the legitimate demand for rabbis and
religious teachers in American Israel
depends largely upon the number OF
Sisterhood Scholarships that we shall
he able to command. In this very
literal and practical way the future OF
Judaism in America lies in the hands
of the Sisterhoods.
"Iou can assure every Sisterhood
that any Scholarship thus established
is living monument to American
Judnism. or perhaps II better figure il
n stronger foundation stone in that
glorious e,lifice of American Judaism,
which we and our children after we
are consecrated to rear"
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
MASONS AND JEWS ACCUS.
ED OF CONSPIRACY BY
MOSLEMS IN GERMANY.
German Anti-Semites lntroduee Mos
lens to Anti-Semitism.
tJewlsh Telegraphic Agsucy)


Berliu-Thc Masons. Jews and Zion
lists are accused Of having participated
in conspiracy carried ont by the
Kennel Pasha Government 10 destroy
the sacred institutions of Islam. in Il
leaflet issued by the Moslern commun-
ity of Berlin. The leaflet charges that
at n meeting of the Masonic lodge in
Snlonika. under the leadership of Zion
list Jews. 1t was decided to break mp
the power and inuence OF the Moham-
meden religion in Turkey and to abol-
ish the Caliphatc and the Sultanate
in order that the financial and econo-
mic resources of TurkeI might be
available for division. II is stated that
this propaganda is carried on in close
connection with the German. unti-Eng-
lish circles.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
TEMPLE E M A N u E l., SAN
FRANCISCO, CHOOSES Dis
CIPLES OF DR.. WI S E
RABBI.
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency.)

San Francisco-Rabbi Louis |. New
man. Assistant Rabbi of Temple Israel,
New York. was elected. Rabbi of Tenn
Pile Emanuel. to succeed the late DR..
Martin A. Meyer, who died suddenly
about six months ago.
,Ehe Temple Emanuel of San Fran
cisco is one of the oldest temples i'll
the United States. and is considered
TO be the second largest congregation
in the country. 1t has very old ira
dtion. having been established by the
Jewish 4oerS, and is one of the largest
centers of religious and cultural ac-
tiyitieS on the Pacific coast. DIR. Jacob
Voorsanger was the predecessor of DR..
Meyer.
The In. .e Dr Meyer. who was Il teach
n great scholar and commanding per
sonality: and the Board of Trustees of
Temple Emanuel have been endeavor-
ing to secure for his place a Rabbi who
Rabbis from all over the country sub
mitted their applications.
Rabbi Newman was born in Provi-
dcnce. Rhode Island, and received his
B. \. at Brown University. He re-
ceived his NJ. \. at the University of
California and his Pm. ID. at Column
bia. For five years, preceding his ap-
pointment to Temple Israel. Rabbi
assistant N R1hhi
Stephen s. Wise at the Free SynagGs.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
WORSHIPPERS IN SYNAGOG
BOMBARDED WITH STONES.
tJewish Tclegraphic Agency

Hucharcst-The Jewish population
of HermanStadt in Transylvania observ-
ed their first Scdar in the synagog
amidst n rain of stones and bullets.
According to infcrma ion received here,
the Jewish wUrshippcrs were assem-
bled for the first Sedar when the syna-
goc was en"irclcd by mob and at
tackled. The w0rkshippers. panic
stricken. fed from the synagog, but
were followed by stones from the
crowd. It took the police several hours
to restore order.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
ARRESTS OF ZIONISTS RE.
PORTED FROM RUSSIA
(Jewish Telegruphlc Agency

Riga-The ievseksia, the Jewish
section OF the Communist Party. is
showing n particular zcalousness in its
fight against Zionists in Russia. Al
though no Zionist organization has Of
fetal existence in Russia. arrests are
being made in various parts of the
country.
In Njeschin. in the district Of fischer
nigoff, all those who were suspected
of Zionist inclinations were arrested
and put into Jail
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
ACID SPRAYING AS IN ANTI.
JEWISH WEAPON
tJewish Telegraphic Agency

Riga-For some time there have been
complaints made by Jews that while
passing through the streets of Riga they
have foun dthat a corrosive liquid has
,ecn sprayed on their clothes. which
Iave been ruined in consequence. AS
a result of the complaints the police
have been keeping a watch and have
arrested a student, who appears to be
Il member of an anti-Semitlc gang or
ganized for the special purpose of
spraying the liquid over the clothes of
Jewish pedestrians The police hope to
make further arrests shortly.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
1853 BAPTIZED JEWS AND
237 PROSELYTES IN AUS
TRIA.
tJewish Telegraphic AEency)

Vienna-l15S Jews have been baptiz-
ed and 237 have embraced Judaism,
during the wear 1923, in Austria. ac-
cordng To official figures published to-
day.
Among the 237 new Jews are some
baptized Jews who have returned TO
the faith. The rest are proseiytes, 1S3
women being among them.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
PARIS PAPER RTS S
ANTI-JEWISH OUTBREAK
IN RUSSIA. .
tJewish Telegraphic Agency

Paris. Anti-Jewish disturbances
took place in Vosnesensk in which
three Jews were injured and one killed,
according to the Russian monarchist
paper. "Rnsskaya Gazetta.' The paper
further states that the Jewish Relief
committee OF Odessa, when notified Of
the disturbances, sent out help to Vcs-
nespnsk.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
FURTHER ANTISEMITIC DIS
TURBANCES IN CZERNO-
WITT.
tJewlsh Telesraphic Agency,

C'ZernowitH, Anti-Jewish disturb
ances occurred today when clash took
place between the German and Jewish
students. The German students then
wreaked their wrath upon the Jewish
population. destroying the Jewish
Students Home, and the Jewish Work
mems Kitchen.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
JEWISH WOMEN
Council School Counterac!s Mission
aries. Women Respond to Pro
ciamati0n of President CaOlidse.

\ kindergarten has been opened by
the Norfoik. Virginia Section Of the
National Council of Jewish Women in
one Of its local ncighborhoodS. with n
large Jewish population. a Mission
School was recently rSt.h!iSh"d in the
very same vicinity and lis workers
have made a special effort 10 interest
the Jewish boys and girls. The Comcil
Kindergarten will offer an educational
opportunity 10 many who ar" unable
to attend the public schools. The pre-
sidcnt of the Norfolk Scc,ion is Mrs.
Albert Gersl
-....... Council MOurns Officer
The National Council of Jewish
mon Hirscll. of Portland, Oregon. an
Honorary Vice President of its organ
iZation. Mrs. Tlrsch had rendered
very luyal service TO the Councils
cause turnout her life. In her will
she made provision for II special
beuuest to the Portland Section, Ia
further the activities of its Neighbor-
hood House.
Officers At Women Voters Convention
Mrs Siesmund Hcrzog of Cleveland.
National Chairman of The Committee
on Civic and Communal Affairs. of
the National Council Of Jewish Women.
will represent her organization at the
convention Of the National League Of
Women Voters. which will meet in Buff
falo. Mrs IIerZog is prominent in the
civic work of her city and state. and
is now directing movement among
the members of the National Council
of Jewish Women To secure Il greater
participation on the part of women
voters in the presidential elections in
November.
Council Issues Triennial Proceedings
The proceedings of the Tenth Tricn-
NAL Convention of the National Coun-
ell of Jewish Women. wli.ch met in
ST. Louis, Mo..-m November. 1923, have
Just been issued. This vaume con-
tnins.a number cf interesting addresses
on questions of Importance to World
Jewry.
Council Orgaizes More Sections
The National Committee on Exten-
sion. of which Mrs William Loeb of
Providence. Il. l., is Chairman. reports
the organization Of additional Coun-
ell Sections. In Oklahoma City, Mrs.
Garrison ID. Cohn of Kansas City, Mo-.
organized the local Section with Mrs.
Edna Abt as its first president. In
Woodlawn and Tarentum. Pa, the Sec
tions We're established by Miss Miriam
Schoniield of Pittsburgh. Pa. with Mrs.
y. Siegcl and Mrs. Philin Hack as their
respective presidents. AT Du Bois. Pa.
organization was affected by Mrs. Gus
werthman. with Mrs. Henry Klorrans
rs president,
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
FREETHINKERS FIGHT CIR
CUMCISION IN POLAND
(Jewish Teiegraphic Agency

Warsaw-An anii-religion campaign
been started by the Association of
Frcethinkers.' an organization COM
posed OF Jews and Christians. The
first step in this campaign was Il meet
ing protesting against circumcision
among the Jews.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08

Berlin-Dr. Hclfrerich. former Ger
man Fiance Minister and recognized
leader of the German reactiona ries and
anti.Semites. was killed by train
wreck in Switzerland.
Among the other victims Of the ac-
cident was DIR. wer helm of Berlin, Of
the famous Wertheim family.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
LEAVES $l,oOe.ooo TO Chill
DREN ON CONDITION
THAT THEY REMAIN JEWS
Jewlsh TelcsraphIc Asencyo

Iondon-Albcrt Reitlinger. father-in-
law of the famous English writer and
critic. Philip Guedalln. left over mil
tion that they remain Jews. He left
$4,000 TO be distributed among the
poor.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
ANCIENT SYNAGOG DES
TROYED BY FIRE IN ROU
MANIA.
tJewish Telegraphic Agency

(Jewish TeIegrnphlc AgehCyJ
Bucha rest-The principal synaSog in
.rassi was destroyed by fire yesterday.
The building was 300 years old and was
considered by the entire population with
awe as n holy relic, having survived
many fires which had occurred before.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08
NEW JEWISH NEWSPAPER
in CAIRO
aIewIsh TelegraphIe Agencvl

Cairo-The j. 7. \. representative
has learned that NJ Maurice \. Pa
pouchado has received permission for
he publication of ii Spanish-Jewish
newspaper which will he named La
Verdad." (Truth)
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-05-08

Jerusalem During the Passover
and Easter holidays more han 1000
nilcrims visited Palestine. There has
been in much greater influx OF pill
grims this year than ever before.
A party of 1O1 American pilgrims.
under the leadership of the Rev. Dae-
gan. which visited the holy places and
the Jewish colonies left for Rome to-
day.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-09-20
| JAMES DRAIN ELECTED
NATIONAL COMMANDER
OF AMERICAN LEGION

Especial to The DAILY WORKER.)
ST. PAUL, MInn., Sept. 1e.-Gen-
eral James Drain, Washington, D. c.,
was elected national commander Of
the American Legion at its closing
session today.
Tho first fifteen states cast a
solid vote for him, which was brok-
en- only when Maryland cast two
votes for John McQuigg.
Drain was an ordnance officer of
the tank corps and member Of the
Anelo-Amerlcan tank commission,
quite a safe affair and a aoodly bit
removed from the trenches.
No rank and file soldier was even
considered for the Job as national
commander, an Indication Of the Ie-
elon's control by officers.
Drain pledged himself of course,
to the legIon's program Of American
lzation and reiterated that the Ie-
aion would keep out Of politics.
Political boomIets failed to mater
fsllze.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-09-20
FILIPINOS STRIKE
AT MANILA IN 104
BIG SHOE FACTORIES

Especial to The DAILY WORKER
MANILA, Philippine Islands, Sept.
19.--The entire local shoe Industry
Is completely tied up as a result
Of a strike which has just been de-
clared In 1o4 shoe factories.
For some time the Filipino shoe
workers have been preparing to
press their demands for an Increase
in wages and the abolition OF GER
tain restrictions In their working
conditions. The present tIe-up Is
the answer Of the workers to the re-
fusaI Of the shoe bosses to deal with
them or meet their demands.
The Filipino shoe Industry Is
largely owned by British, American
and native capitalists.