The largest contribution of any single organization received by the American Red Cross for the fund to assist the victims of the catastrophe in Lorraine, Ohio, was the sum of $10,000. contributed by the Independent Order Bnai Brith. Alfred A. Benesh handed over on behalf of the Bnai Brith a check of $10,000. to used by the American Red Cross for the benefit of the Lorraine sufferers irrespective of race or religion.
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