Two sailors, a German and a Netherlander, were condemned to three months’ imprisonment for having smuggled a German-Jewish refugee into the country. The refugee, Richard Sommer, pleaded guilty and was ordered deported. The two other defendants were Max Schermewsky, a German, and Carl Louis Plansoen.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
