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Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
TRAGEDY OF INTERMAR-
RAGE IN MEIROVICS FAM
lily DISCLOSED WHEN
WIFE OF FOREIGN MINIS
TER COMMITS SUICIDE

Riga (J. 7. A.)-The tragedy of the
vics was disclosed when Nine. Kristina
Mierovics. widow Of the Latavian For
elgn Minister, committed suicide on
Wednesday. The suicide revived the
legend that the grandfather of the
former Foreign Minister, an aged rabbi.
cursed his son years ago for forsaking
the Jewish faith and marrying a Chris
tian Actually, the entire family is ex-
tinguished. Melrovics's mother died
when he was born and his father be-
came insane. dying after twenty-four
years spent in Mitau asylum
The boy grew up TO become bril-
liant diplomat. He was one of the
occupied the post of Foreign Minister
and Premier almost continuously
since its birth. He was suddenly killed
at the height of his career in a motor
ear accident last August. 1t was fol
lowing visit to his grave that Nine.
Meirovics committed suicide.
Nine, Mierovics was long sufferer
from tuberculosis of the throat, which
the doctors had said was incurable.
She was n noted business woman, al
though only 2S years old and was di-
rector of the largest Baltic concern i'm
porting British coal. She recently
founded an airplane factory and was
the owner of the first silver fox farm
in Latavia.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
National Leaders Join In Testimonial To Mr. Nanny Strauss
Varied Groups Will
Recognize Tireless
PhilanthrOpic Work

New York is, preeminently. the Ban
quct City. and the chronicle of its pub
lie dinners runs th. whole gamui Of
novelty. But brand new note will
he sounded in "A Testimonial Dinner at
the Hotel Astor In New York City on
The evening of December 18th In tribute
to the public services of Mr. Nanny
Strauss and in celebration of his Tenth
Anniversary as New Yorker.
For the first time in the history of
testimonial banQuets there will he n
public dinner without after-dinner ora
tory. There will he tribute aplcnty for
Mr.. Strauss in II program of novel
of laudation-the set speech-will be
barred, absolutely.
Mrs. Oliver Hartman, discussing the
banquet took occasion to say:
'The members of our committee in
charge Of the Testimonial Dinner to
Mr.. Nanny Strauss feel that we may
properly venture To ask for the en-
closed News Release your personal con
siderntion.
Mr.. Strauss has been the directing
force in many Of the great national
public service movements and philan-
thrcpies of the last ten years. As
creator of the Invisible Guest In the
memorable campaign conducted by the
Hon Herbert Hoover for the starving
children OF Europe; of the Avenue of
the Allies" which paved the way to
the phenomenal success of the Fourth
Liberty Loan. and other ingenious ap-
peals to patriotism and human symp-
athy Mr.. Strauss has perhaps in
spired more good and stimulating copy
for the newspapers of the country than
any other man or agency In modern
American life.
Furthermore. Mr. Strauss has sought
no recognition for these invaluable
services. moi even aS IA dollar n year
man." has never held an official title
nor sat at n desk in an official ca
pacity."
The committee in charge of the din
ner includes close to two hundred
prominent bankers. nationally known
merchants, phlanthropists, educators,
dominant figures in the amusement
world, judges. lawyers and writer's.
To some of these. Mr.. Strauss has
been Financial advisor; to others
business consultant." and to all de-
voted and helpful friend. In the words
of the invitation issued by the com
mittee. Mr.. Strauss has to his credit
ten years of "Singularly Useful Life
in New York City with IAN unparalleled
record of brilliant and successful
service in behalf of American Philan-
thropy. the American Actor and Artist
the American Business Man, and the
Nation"
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

Warsaw (J. Il. A.)-Regret at the
decision of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid
Society of America (Hias) to close
down its Offices in Europe, Is expressed
by the Jewish press here.
The "Najer Haint" regards the ac-
lion Of the Has as having been taken
without due consideration. I'VE are
thought about the matter. they would
not have decided TO do so without con-
sulting the European workers. Espe-
cially now. when the fiuctuation of the
Polish currency has recommended,
American relief is the most important
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
HENRY FORD RENEwS ATTACK ON JEWS IN
Interview WITH Berlin TACEBLATT


Berlin J. T. A)-A new attack by
Henry Ford on the Jews is reported in
an interview with Mr.. Ford by Max
Jordan. American correspondent OF the
''Berliner Tageblatt."
Speaking to the correspondent OF the
''Berliner Tageblatt" In Detroit, Henry
Ford is reported to have said: you
Germans feelQ the lash OF the Jewish
whip and suffer from Jewish exploita-
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
Roumanian Lieutenant,
Wholesale Murderer of
Refugee Jevs, On Trial
DETAILS OF COLD BLOODED SHOOTING
OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ON FRONTIER
Barred BY SOLDIERS ORDERED TO KILL


ucharest-Details of the cruel
mistreatment Of Jewish refugees by
the Roumanian soldiery were disclosed
in the trial of Lieutenant Matorescu.
Twenty-one former members of his
guard who are now peasants. code
PENDANTS in the case, admitted in
court that each of them shot to death
from five to seven Jewish refugees,
including women and children. This,
they declared was done at the COM
mand of Marorescu. Lieutant Mar
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
JEWISH PRESS IN POLAND REGRETS
CLOSING OF HAS OFFICES IN EUROPE

instrument In saving Polish Jewry
from economic, ruin. II Is regrettablc
that Just at t1is time the Has has de
cded to close its indispensable assist
ance 1t is unfortunate that now,
when the emigration OF Polish Jews to
Australia has begun and when efforts
are being made to seek new places Of
immigration. when thousands of Jewish
cmigrants are stranded in The Euro
pcan ports, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid
Society has limited the funds which are
at the disposal of Emiglirekt. The de
cision Of the Has may lead to unfortu-
nate consequences, the paper de-
clares
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
Philanthropies of
Bernard Baron Now
Aggregate $500, 900
BRITISH JEWS LATEST GIFT
s250.00O. is NON.SECTARIAN

Jewish Telexraphic Agency
LondOn-A gift Of $3.50, 900, to
be distributed among Jewish and
non-Jewish institutions and hos
pitals, was announced by Bernard
Baron. prominent tobacco manu-
facturer and philanthropist, at
one time a cigarMaker in New
York, on the occasion of his sew
entieth birthday
AS a Jew, it gives me great
satisfaction to help Jews and
Christians alike. I hope that
new link will be. created in the
movement for a keener realiza-
ton Of the brotherhood of man."
This gift brings the total Of
Mr.. Baron's dOnationx to chari-
ties and his employees in the pres
ent year to 100000, and for
former years and the present. to
s3,5OO.OOO
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

situation. A decision was adopted by
a large majority not to accept Lord
Swaythlings resignation.
Lord Swaythling declared in an in
terview with the correspondent Of the
Jewish Telegraphic Agency. that he
does not intend to resume office.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

tion. The Jews govern Germany. The
Catholic Church and the League OF
Nations were responsible for the Ruhr
war. The Jews deprived SHINES of his
money. The Kaiser was also Jewish
hand"
Publishing this inetrview, the Der
liner Tageblatt" adds, "The political
wisdom Of old Ford is as cheap and
valueless us an old Ford car"
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
I'D. C. MAKES GIFT OF CENTRAL COOPERATIVE
BANK TO POLISH UNION OF JEWISH C00PS

An unusual celebration of New
Years. is scheduled for next January
1st when the American Jewish Joint
Distribution Committee will present the
Jl1e interest which it holds in the
Central Cooperative Bank of Poland
in that country. The proposed gift,
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
Harvard Appoints Profes.
sOr WOlfsOn to Chair of
Jewish Literature

Cambridge, Mass. G. 4. A.)-The
appointment of DIR. Harry A. Wolfson
to the new Nathan Littauer Professor
ship of Jewish Literature and Philoso-
ply at Harvard has been announced.
DR. Wolfson was graduated at Har-
ward in 1912, became an instructor in
1915 and has been an assistant profess
Sor since 1921
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

David A. Brown, chairman of the
United Jewish Campaign for $4,000
600. which will make the Union of Co
operatives the sole owners of the bank,
is a progressive step in the effort that
is being made by their coreligionistS
in this country 10 help the Jews of
Poland back TO n self-supporting basis
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
Anti-Semitic Excesses
Break Out in Vienna
University

Vienna.-(J. T. A.)-The Univer-
sity of Vienna was recently the scene
of anti-Semitic excesses against jew
ish students. A number of Jewish
students We're brutally beaten
The excesses broke out when it
was discovered that cross in the
lecture hall had been taken from its
place.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
LORD SWAY1HLINC'S RESIGNATION DEAD
LOCKS FEDERATION OF LONDON SYNAG0GS

London--A deadlock In the FEEDER
alton of London Synagogs was created
owing to the resignation of Lord Sway
thling from the presidency Of the Fed
GRAFTON last night.
A special meeting Of the Federation
was called last night to consider the
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

The Ladies Aid to Beth lsrae! Hos
pital Home will hold open house and
linen shower Sunday, Dec. 18th from 2
to P. NJ at the Home.
Please come and inspect these two
institutions; they are efficiently serv-
ing two very great needs. In addition
to giving proper care to the Jewish
sick, the hospital gives the greatest
care and attention to any of the old
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

Keeping the mind and the ideals on
the eternal values while engaged In the
every day tasks makes for content in
these tasks and also growth of the
soul.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10
DEFENSE PROPOSES
STATE WITHDRAW
STEICER CHARGES
State Attorney Insists on
Trial; President of Polish
League for Human Rights
Joins Steiger's Defense

Lembcrc (J. T. AD-An appeal to
the attorney fer the state to withdraw
his act of accusation against Stanislaw
Steiger, Jewish student accused of
having thrown the bomb at the PoiSh
President in Lemberg September 3,
1924. was made by DIR. Alexander
Grek, the Polish attorney who is play
ing n role in the Steiger trial similar to
that played by Emile Zola in the Drey-
.fus trial
The motion was made following the
reading by the presiding judge of the
official record of the Berlin police con
cerning the confession of Theophile
Olshanski.
The official record contains complete
biographical details regarding Olshan-
ski. statement of his nationalistic Tx
rainian views, complete information
concerning the days before the bomb
was thrown, n description of the place
where the bomb was thrown, state
ment of the contents of the bomb. how
il was thrown and how he succeeded
in escaping from Poland to Germany
The attorney for the state. in reply
to Greks' motion. declared that he is
not prepared to withdraw the accusa-
tion.
Lemberg (J. Il. A)-Deputy Smia-
rowski, one of the leaders of the Polish
radical peasants party. Wyzwclenie,
and former Vice Minister of Justice.
volunteered to serve. with Steiger's
counsel for the defense Deputy Smia-
rowski is the president of the Polish
League for Human Rights.
Warsaw (J. T. A)-The demand
that the Polish government withdraw
the accusation against Stanislaw Stei-
ger was voiced by the "Robotnik," the
organ of the Polish Socialist party.
"The continuation of the trial. in
view of the facts brought out by the
confession of Theophile Olshanski
would make Poland ridiculous in the
eyes of the world" the paper says.
No man while drinking from one
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

folks that are in the Home who need
hospital attention.
A visit to the Beth Israel Hospital
and Home will surely convince you
that these institutions merit your sup
port.
Our linen supply is very much de-
pleted we need sheets, full size; table
linen; pillow cases, 42x36; towels
spreads.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

In Mr. Nanny Strauss the Honor who will re-
ceive this tribute.
Some members of the large representative
figures finance business professional life
who giving the dinner which will a in
annals Felix NJ Warbug of Kuhn, Company
Mrs Oliver Hartman, of Campfire Girls 3-Wil
H. Hays, Executive the Motion Picture
Pratt. Capitalist. 5Jesse saus, President R. Macy
Co, Inc 6-Daniel Frohman, of
ducers Julius Rosenwad Phanthrop Sears,
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-12-10

No man while drinking from one
cup should have his eyes on the other.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
PORTO RICO DRY HEAD
MAY RETAIN OFFICE
Conference With Haynes Regarded
as Sign He Will Become
District Chief.

John T. Barrett, prohibition director
for Porto Rico, arrived here today and
went into conference with Prohibition
Commissioner Haynes.
Neither would discuss the result Of
the conference, although the nearness
Of the date, August i. when Porto
Rico will be created an administra-
tive district, with headquarters at San
Juan, under the enforcement reorgan-
ization, led to the belief by some Off
cials that Mr.. Barrett was here for in
structions to be followed under the
new plan of enforcement.
This would mean that Director Bar
rett would be retained and given one
of the "a Federal administrator as
signments, but confirmation on this
was lacking. Mr.. Barrett indicated he
would. return to Porto Rico, but just
when he was not sure. The island
director described prohibition condi
tions in his territory as good and de-
clared that 20 per cent of liquor and
other contraband smugglers fall into
the hands of the law. Plans for ad
ministration of the Porto Rico en-
forcement district, in his opinion, will
have to be worked out on a basis diff
ferent from any of those in the
United States, since the American in
ternal revenue laws are not applicable
on the island.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
EMPLOYEES OF KANN'S
PLAN ANNUAL OUTING
officials and All Workers in Store
to Attend Event to Be Held
Saturday.

Plans for the annual outing of Of
ficials and employees of S. Kann Sons
Co. at Glen Echo next Saturday are
being completed by the committee on
arrangements.
They will go to the park on special
cars, which will be assembled at the
northeast section of the Capitol
Grounds, leaving there at o'clock.
On arriving at the park each en-
ploye will be given a strip of tickets
which will entitle the bearer to all
amusements Of the park. There will be
base ball game between the Black
Cats and the Cellar Rats at 1890
o'clock. George S. De Neale is man.
ager of the Black Cats and it's battery
is Dave Williams and Clarke Wam-
pier, pitchers, and D. Cameron and
H. Cronin, catchers. w. A. Corn
we'll is manager of the Cellar Rats
and it's battery is G.. NJ. Langley and
L. Tubbs, pitchers, and w. Ragan,
catcher.
After lunch athletic stunts are
scheduled. These will be followed by
dancing contests. Prizes totaling a
value of about $500 will be awarded
to winners of contests.
The outing committee is comprised
of William F. Friel, general chair
man; Sigmund Kann. Simon Kann, B.
B. Burgunder and Sol Kann, hon
orary executive committee; H. Trout
man, dance; Miss Larson, entertain
ment; w. A. Cornwell transportation;
George s. De Neale. executive: F.
Murphy, prize: Miss /. Randall, re-
ception; L. Pearl, printing; j. B. Nor
Itss athletioss Ee NJ Nenables boosten
Evening star., 1925-07-15
Monument to Dog
And Copper Casket
Demanded in Viii
Recluse Also Ledues 500
to Friends If They At
tend Funeral.
By the Associated Press.


ST. LOUIS, July 15.-Filing of
will at Clayton, a suburb, late yes
terday threw light on the strange
complex of the late Jacob Siler, 50,
one-armed recluse, who last January
offered S5 900 for home for his pet
fox terrier. Joe ". He planned to
assure Joe, 10 years old, tender care
after his masters death, .Siler had
said.
The document bequeaths S100 each
to five of Siler's friends. but only on
condition that they attend his funeral.
The funeral was held last week and
all five attended.
Further precise arrangements for
the care and ultimate burial of his
sole companion, the little dog, are
outlined
After creating a trust fund in
addition to funds spent just before he
died, for the care of Joe, Siler in
his will sets aside $50 to be paid
one of the executors for an investi
CATION to be sure William Mertz, ST
Louis County farmer, who is Gus
todian of the fox terrier, fulflls his
avowed obligations.
Siler's agreement with MertZ last
March, when applicants from through
out the United States sought the
custody of Joe, called for a copper
lined casket for the dogs burial and
a monument over the site of the
CANNES remains.
The value of Siler's estate could
not be determined last night, as his
home is full of relics of varying
value.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
Two File Bankruptcy Pleas.

julius Johnson, a tailor at 903 New
York avenue, yesterday filed petit
ton in voluntary bankruptcy. He
lists his debts at $5,601.1S and esti-
represented by Attorney p. w. Austin.
Application to be adjudged bankrupt
was also made by ]. M. Shaw, trading
as the Acme Repair and Bicycle Co.,
at 1749 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. Through Attorney James B.
Flynn he says he owes $73S.91 and
that his assets are worth $757.67.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
$4,000 CHILDREN NEED
RELIEF IN NEAR EAST
Director of Local Organization
Makes Appeal for Vital
Assistance.

A picture of the task confronting
the Near East Relief in its care Of
the refugees and orphans was given
today by Harold f. Pellegrin, local
director of the organization, in max
ing an appeal that the. thousands of
helpless children be not forgotten
during the Summer months.
There are at least 1000 900 meals. :"
he declared, ito be prepared every
week for the $4,000 children in or
phanages there"
Besides those in orphanages there
are 10000 orphan children in refugee
camps who should be taken care of
in orphanages. These children range
in age from to II years. A gift of
$40 will keep one child in an or
phanage until October 1, Mr.. Pelle
grin said.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
RAILROAD HEARINGS
WILL BEGIN SEPT. |.
Western Carriers Expected to
Demand Increased Rates
in Financial Report.

AS part of a general scheme to in
vestigate the Sufficiency of Western
railroad earnings. the Interstate Com
merce Commission today ordered rail
roads operating west of Chicago to be
prepared by September to present to
hearings, which Chairman Atchinson
will give in that city, data as to their
revenues and traffic. Shippers and
communities concerned We're notified
of their opportunity to cross-eXamine.
The carriers are expected to demand
rate increase.
The commission acted under the
Hoch-Smith resolution, by which Con
SreSS directed it to investigate the
general rate structure of the United
States and in the light of a railroad
petition which declared that Western
carriers We're lin need of immediate
increase in revenue"
Somewhat similar complaints have
been directed to railroad commissions
of various Western States by the IA
principal Western carriers. The com
missions order required that sta
istics of railroad traffic and earnings
presented September l should show
revenues from State and interstate
traffic separately.
Rates Question Up.
The purpose of the inquiry is TO
determine whether any rates, fares
or charges, either on particular
classes and kinds of commodities or
classes of traffic in particular sections
nr otherwise might lawfully be au-
thoriZed or required to be inCrea Sed. -
At the same time it will determine
whether any rates on agricultural
products might be reduced
The petition of the Western car
riers and their joint briefs in other
proceedings before the commission af-
tecting rates have been alike in de-
Claring that their earnings since 1920
have been below the commissions fair
return standard of SIS per cent per
annum on the value of property in
vestment. In the case of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail
road, now in receivership, the commits
sion has undertaken special in
vestigation as to it's financing and
earnings.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
FENNING ADDRESSES
FIREFIGHTERS' BODY
Recalls Days When Father Was a
Volunteer in New York
Department.

Commissioner Frederick A. Fen
ming, who now directs the affairs of
the Washington Fire Department,
told the members of the City Fire
fighters Association at a smoker at
the Lee House last night that his
father was a volunteer fireman in
New York more than half a CEN
tury ago.
The Commissioner displayed the
badge worn by his father as a volun-
teer firefighter and recalled that III
those days the men had to pull the
apparatus to the scene of the blaze
while one of their number ran ahead
sounding a trumpet.
Referring to preSent-day condi-
tions here, Commissioner Fenning re-
minded the firemen of the RESPONSE
bility that rests upon them because
of the presence in Washington of so
many valuable Government build
ings. housing important records and
documents.
More than $50 members of the de-
partment turned out for the smaker,
which was arranged for by Capt. Ed
ward O'Connor. president of the asso-
citation. Fire Chief Watson attended.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
PERSHING SOON ON WAY.
Will Leave Friday for Key West to
Sail for africa.

Gen. John ]. Pershing, president of
the Tacna-Arica plebiscitary commits
sion. and his legal and military staff
of assistants, numbering 30 persons
in all, will leave this city Friday aft
ernoon for Key West, Fla, where
they will embark on the United States
cruiser Rochester for the long water
P arcs on the } MIST coaef Th TO
sions of the joint commission which
is to conduct the plebiscite in the dis
,puted territory viii be held in africa
and the important work in hand win
undoubtedly require the personal at
tention of the commissioners and their
assistants for RanE months time.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
STILL SEEK TRAIL
OF THR|LL-SLAYER
Dozen Cities and Towns
Secured for Trace of Philip
Knox Knapp.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 15.-While some
authorities are expecting the appre-
hension of Philip Knox Knapp, &C
cused thrill-slayer, in this city, up
State officers are continuing search
for him in dozen cities and towns.
District Attorney Weeks of Nassau
County said yesterday he believed
Knapp was hiding not far from the
scene of the murder of Louis Penella,
Hampstead taXicab driver.
Il am convinced ii is but a matter
of hours before he is located Mr..
Weeks said.
Letter Held as Effort to Balk.
The prosecutor made public a letter
apparently written by Knapp on the
stationery of an Albany hotel.
Il don't think it would be wise to
be seen in New York right away"
it said, 80 l guess I'll keep the old
bus up in this part of the country
for a WHILE
Mr.. Weeks believes the letter was
designed to throw pursuers off the
track.
Meanwhile reports have trickled in
that the former collegian and desert
er from the Army aviation service,
whose consuming desire to experience
superthrill is believed to have
prompted the Staying or the taxi
driver, has been seen in Syracuse.
where his parents live; in Oneonta,
Romulus and other cities.
Abandoned Car a Clue.
Near Romulus was found aban-
doned a motor car which belonged to
the fugitive's father, William W.
Knapp. This led to surmises that
the son had visited the cottage of
his parents on Cayuga Lake. A
quickening of the quest throughout
Seneca County resulted, but with no
tangible results.
A man thought to resemble Knapp
was arrested at Oneonta, but was re-
leased when airmen flew there from
Mitchell Field and failed TO identify
him.
The letter made public by Mr..
Weeks contained suggestions that
Knapp was bootlegginG again. II
was written July s TO a corporal at
Mitchell Field.
Evening star., 1925-07-15
Ordered to Delaware.

Maj Robert P. Glassburn, Coast
Artillery Corps, now a student at
IIcole lie Guerre. Paris, France, has
been ordered TO Wilmington, Del, for
duty with the Delaware National
Guardx Ll--.,--.--.