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The Great Rush of Immigrants to New York in 1890
Condensed from the New York Sun. The immigrant influx to New York this year is seen as exceptionally large by emigration commissioners. Since January 1, 81,114 have arrived, with 1820 projected totals. Germans and Irish are prominent, while Castle Garden remains busy. The piece describes immigrant routes, costumes, money brought, and social conditions, noting vast movement toward the West and debates on river navigation for future growth.
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New York Sun
New York
Ireland
Germany
England
Holland Hareay
Shire
Deomisrk
Castle
Ohio
Cantle Garden
The
Stock Exchange
Land
Enginnteden
Treland
Europe
Information Bureau
Apiabe
North Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Bright Eyen
Indian Territory
DupaDee
Washingtom
Sinlles
Omaka
William Hamilton
United States
Indian ‘Territory
Tfme
Ayonet
Columbus
Theas
Mr. Tibbles
Rosalie
Catre
Lhirst
Gratin
Bath
Fort Reno
Penta
Tre Deer
Samaria
Liverpool
Beaton
Boston
Thingvalla
Hibernia
Samarian
Sanaa
Sipnula
Mathew
Sumarig
Canard Company
Bosb
Ocean Steamship
Monens Jacon
la Sochell
Clermont-Ferriod
Cleude
Wasringa
Jack
Clemsont- Ferrand
Luonel Pyar
Hough
Phiadelphia Telegraph
Paria Seller
Armerion Plessure
Ober Ammergau
Cheyeiasa
Sixteenth Ward
Lincoln and
Lussenden Avenues
John Busch
Busch
Fort Amhert
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company
Ares
Lincoln Avenue
Laraendon Avenue
Gazette
Lipcalu Avenue
Bette
Corres
Hartford Times
President Hayes
Aly
Hayes
Nouiity
B. Hayes
Ance Society
Lussenden Avenue
Jef
Hawk Bulater
Iba
Ginsinnati Gazette