A Jewish chaped in the Western Penitentiary, Pittsburgh, Pa. was dedicated.
The chaped will be known as the Agudas Achim congregation.
Louis Marshall was re-elened President of Congregation Emana-El at their annual meeting. David Leventritt was elected Vice President, and the five trustees, Daniel Guggenhein, Adoiph S. Octs. Henry M. Toch. Edward Schatfer and Arther Zina, each of whom is to serve for three years.
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