Restoring Jerusalem Observances Mark Palestine Sabbath
Synagogues across the city will observe Palestine Sabbath on January 26 with special services at Adath Israel and Tark Avenue temples. Rabbi William Wittenstein and Joshus Meltzer will speak on Jewish renewal. Dr. Morris Weiss will address children about the holiday’s meaning. The Torah portion recounts the Exodus and Red Sea crossing, symbolizing restoration of the promised land after 2,000 years. The 13,000,000 Jews worldwide see the Zionist movement as a historic turning point, noting Theodore Herzl died in 1914, two decades after its start.
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Palestine
Park Avenue
William Wittenstein
Adath Israel
Washington Avenue
Joshus Meltzer
Tark Avenue
Morris Weiss
West End
Egypt
Red Sea
Jordan
Moses
Israel
Promised Land
Theodore Herzal
Newtown War Council Advances Thrift Stamps Drive
Newtown council of defense met to urge children to buy thrift stamps redeemable for money after five years. Patrick H. McCarthy named war garden supervisor, Allison P. Smith publicity chief, and H. G. Curtis to organize a defense chorus. Two war news screens approved for post office in Newtown and in Sandy Hook. Snow receding, roads improving. Private Edward Pitzschler of Camp Devens on furlough. Mrs T Keno Mia and others visiting Danbury.
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Newtown
Council of Defense
Banik
Patrick H. McCarthy
Allison P. Smith
H. G. Curtis
Sandy Hook
Edward — Pitzschler
Devens
Ayer
Mass
Keno
Mia
Michael Lillis
Mose Quinn
Danbury
Rockefeller Owns 630 Million in Oil Stock
Cleveland officials disclose John D. Rockefeller holds 47,742 shares of Standard Oil valued around 69 million dollars and owns real property in Cuyahoga county totaling 211 million dollars in 1914. They note additional ownership in United States Steel and other stocks with taxes paid under 10 thousand dollars in four years.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Tan
Zungerle
John PD. Rockefeller
Cuyahoga County
J. A. Cantor
New York City
Tax Department
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Zangerle
United States Steel
President to suspend sentences in military trials bill
The administration proposed a measure to allow the President to suspend or annul sentences and orders of jury court martial, submitted by Secretary Baker to Senate Military Committee Chairman Chamberlain. Aimed at modern military law understanding, a House version by Pitt is reported. Yale to close Tattell Chapel for fuel saving. worship moves to Sprague Hall.
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Washington
Jan
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Faker
Pitt
YALE
New Haven
Juan
Yale University
Tattell Chapel
Sprague Hall
Wind-up sale at Bridgeport store with many low prices
A Bridgeport sale ad proclaims a two day wind up event with drastic markdowns on suits overcoats and a wide range of goods. Mil End discounts feature porcelain, glassware, tea sets, jewelry, bags, leather goods, toys, dresses, coats, waists, and household items with prices as low as 5 dollars and many items heavily reduced to clear stock.
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Jerusalem
Newtown War Council
NAMIC
Kansas
Medan
German American Alliance of Kansas
Circuit Court
Chet
American Citizenship Association of
Jarsua City
Christian Herald
Michigan
Heckc
Brant
Bridgeport
Conn Weindy
China and Glass
Zoc
Joweo
Woweo
Tobie
Walter Kniv
Mill Land
Russia
Sherwood
Underwear & Corsets
Axminster
Oriental
Sunfast
Hind
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