(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
–Forty thousand Jewish workers marched in the funeral profession of B. Michalewicz, late leader of the Jewish Socialist labor party, Bund.
Three hundred and thirty-nine wreaths were laid at the bier in behalf of delegations representing labor groups and organizations. The laborties marched hatless, with the exception of the representatives of the Zionist Organization, the Mizrachi and those representing the Kehillah Council.
With the exception of the Orthodox Agudath Israel, all Jewish groups were represented. Representatives from the Polish Socialist Party and the German Social Democratic party were also present. Instead of a tallis, a red flag was used to enshroud the body.
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