Ten percent of immigrants on one ship were stopped at Philadelphia
An L”Woeertermand ship carrying 626 steerage passengers from Liverpool arrived in Philadelphia. Inspectors found many misdeclarations and generally poor health. About one fifth of steerage passengers went to New York, with others scattered nationwide. Some families were aided to proceed to their destinations, while others faced deportation or relocation.
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Marro
Seattle Star
Wyatar Publishing CO
Oftichs
Seventh Avenue
AVERY
Suneet
Hartford
Chicago
Tribune
New York
W. H. Porterfield
Foretan
Ballard Star
Ballard Ave
Sunset
la Fe
Seattle
Washington
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Philadelphia
Steamship Trust
Delaware River
Liverpool
Malka Sircus
Hannah
Remebackie
Bilisteland
Man
Sreamship Company
Egente
United States
Jassi
Roumania
J. L. Hughes
Steamship Company
Uncle Sam
Westernland
Atlantic
Pacific
Delayed Lincoln County talks and tribal cure plans noted
Fragments report a youth, an 18 year old, and claims of no political activity in parts of Lincoln County. The text hints at plans to move until November and mentions the Ruwatane claiming a cure prize for Jane at Mukden. Possible retreat not ruled out.
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Saya
Lincoln County
Mukden
Mixed 19th Century Chatter and Ads
A collage of quotes and snippets including marital illness, business names, and social witticisms. Fragments mention J Pierpont Morgan Thos W Lawson and John Alexander Dowle, with stray lines about college life and fashion forecasts.
Governments Help Emigration in Immigration Debate
The article discusses immigration policy centered on the steamer Westernland passengers. It notes 10 percent unfit under weak laws and criticizes foreign governments for exporting undesirable subjects, urging sane restrictions while warning against pandering to the foreign vote. The piece targets Pew Vandercook and current political parties amid national concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Vandercook
New York
America
Congress
Europe
Republic
Poor Woman Inherits Wealth And Public Scrutiny
A Philadelphia woman, Annie M. Walker, is described as one of the wealthiest in the world with a fortune of about 50 million dollars due to her father William Weightman. The piece notes the scrutiny and loss of privacy that accompanies vast wealth and questions whether charity or accumulation would mock her life. It cites public curiosity and the pressures of fame, concluding with a biblical prayer for balance between poverty and riches.
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Annie M. Walker
Philadelphia
William Weightman
Star Dust column fragment from a New York editor resignation
A jagged fragment discusses a New York editor resigning amid claims of lying and references to John D. Rockefeller Jr. donating to a college. It also mentions new home music transmission services and the risk of waking others with late-night broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Attracting Much Attention Attracting Much Attention
A large stock of pianos organs simplex players talking machines and band instruments drawn buyers with claims of great values. Easy down payments from ten dollars and monthly terms from six dollars ensure home delivery after first payment. Owners may exchange old pianos or organ and even a simplex that plays music at sight with no practice required.
Forced Move Sale at 1420 First Avenue
The entire stock of household goods including furniture carpets and stoves must be sold at once. Items listed include furniture appliances crockery and graniteware. Address 1420 First Avenue.
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First Avenue
Immigrant Influx and Italian Aid Network Exposed
The article details 626 immigrants recorded as in good condition while 65 were detained for diseases such as trachoma and tuberculosis. It notes screening questions by steamship companies and cites Italian government backing for the Institute at 166 West Houston Street run by EK Filomarino to aid penniless Italians and guard against fraudsters with support from private contributors.
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Famigration Board
Almahouse
United States
America
West
Houston Street
New York
Italian Benevolent Institute
EK. Filomaringo
Filomarino
Ayer’s Pills Promoted As Liver and Brain Refreshment
An old advertisement urges readers to take one Ayer’s Pill at bedtime for a mild gentle cleanse. It claims the formula acts directly on the liver to clear the brain and improve wakefulness.
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Ayer
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Hughes Aard
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Bila
J. Pierpont Morgan
Sally
Caat
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Apostle
Columbus
Ehere
Melolt
Wis
St. Louis Fair
George Ade
Taleto
Kinnan & Vin
Toledo
New Yorker
Josh Wise
Littl
Maiste-Transmitting Company
Bedelia
Cavaliera Rusticana
Columbia
D.S. Johnston CO
Second Avenue
Burke Building
Wake
Tam
Oshanters
Second Ave
Zhe and
H. & Hf. Cheabro’s
Gost
Eity Water
Thompson Co
Pike Street
the Quaker
Drusses
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Price R Ldan
Shaw's
Imacy
Ind
Madison Et
Kennedy Drug Co
Firetave
Beattie
NEW Nork
N. Y
Collins Bros
First Ave
Pike Street Optical CO
Fourth
Fifth Ave
Ranke Ball
Ptretn
H. A. Lindauver
Uyyey
Phas
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Houghton & Hunter Jewelers
Firet Avenue
Brown
Botar
Teerthout
Bertone
Brown's Dental
Union Block
MacDougall “ Bouthwick
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