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The Immigrant Question in a 1900s Church Talk
Rev. Albert L. Wood, pastor at North Side Methodist, argues that immigration shaped America’s destiny. He calls for stricter literacy, loyalty tests, and law enforcement, linking church mission to assimilating newcomers while condemning crime, saloons, and social unrest. He cites Ellis Island checks, language study, and Bible-centered patriotism as remedies.
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