Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1214 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
Date
1933-03-31
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Practically all Jews now eliminated from public office; a few, indispensable because of special knowledge, still in Finance Ministry; most Jewish judges removed; no Jews allowed on governing board of lawyers associations, and few admitted to practice; Jewish physicians connected with state or municipal hospitals relieved of duty; boycott of Jewish firms, physicians, and lawyers ordered for April 1, ostensibly as defense measure against adverse criticism of Germany in foreign press, on the ground that stories were instigated by Jews abroad; some Jews, under pressure, sending out telegrams stating conditions normal in Germany; Dr. [Alfred] Bergmann of the Dresden Bank holding conferences with representatives of American banks in Berlin, tried to influence them to send out statements giving incorrect picture of situation; orders issued within last hour to employers to discharge immediately all Jewish employees; Dr. Abraham Frowein, leading industrial figure in Germany and President of International Chamber of Commerce, called; says all discipline gone and that Germany's whole political, financial, and industrial structure in jeopardy; believes Hitler might, if properly approached, be made to see reason and call off boycott; he would, however, be opposed by Goering and Goebbels; suggests U.S. Ambassador call on Hitler; many Jews have left country within last two days.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.