The “Berlin Volkszeitung” reports that a bomb was thrown through the window of the so-called Old Synagogue. Following the explosion of the bomb, a fire broke out in the building. Fortunately neighbors succeeded in extinguishing the fire before any considerable damage had been done apart from the destruction of the hangings over the Ark. The incendiaries have not been traced.
In addition, news has reached here of the fact that Nazis hoisted the Swastika flag over the Bochum Synagogue. Following disapproval by the general population of this sacrilege, the authorities removed the emblem from the roof of the Synagogue.
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