Belgium’s King and Queen sent a message of condolence to the family of the late Dr. Franz Phillipson, president of the Jewish Colonization Association and prominent banker, who died in Paris. A special representative from the royal family was present at the funeral exercises which were held here today.
The Polish. French and Roumanian Ambassadors, and members of the Cabinet were present. Eulogies were delivered by Grand Rabbi Ginsburger and Solomon Reinach of Paris. Representatives of the Jewish Colonization Association, the Jewish Consistory. Jewish communities in other cities of Belgium and prominent banking houses attended.
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