Immigration and Americanization: Selected ReadingsPhilip Davis, Bertha Schwartz |
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... cent in 1624 , not perhaps fall so very much below even its present value ; though I admit that a dollar for a thousand acres is quite cheap for choice spots on the Fifth Avenue . Maryland next attracted those who adhered to the ancient ...
... cent in 1624 , not perhaps fall so very much below even its present value ; though I admit that a dollar for a thousand acres is quite cheap for choice spots on the Fifth Avenue . Maryland next attracted those who adhered to the ancient ...
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... cent a flask , pour- ing water over the grape skins as they come from the press , and making that their beverage . Even for persons in comparatively easy circumstances in Europe , there are strong inducements to emigrate to America ...
... cent a flask , pour- ing water over the grape skins as they come from the press , and making that their beverage . Even for persons in comparatively easy circumstances in Europe , there are strong inducements to emigrate to America ...
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... cent over that of 1904 ; 58 per cent over that of 1902 ; and 349 per cent over that of 1898. The record for a single day seems to have been reached on May 7 , 1905 , when 12,000 immigrants entered New York inside of twelve hours . D ...
... cent over that of 1904 ; 58 per cent over that of 1902 ; and 349 per cent over that of 1898. The record for a single day seems to have been reached on May 7 , 1905 , when 12,000 immigrants entered New York inside of twelve hours . D ...
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... cent of the receiving population were the period 1847-1854 , the years 1870 , 1873 , the period 1881-1883 , and the years 1903-1905 . E. EMIGRATION It is unfortunate that no accurate records are available of emigration from this country ...
... cent of the receiving population were the period 1847-1854 , the years 1870 , 1873 , the period 1881-1883 , and the years 1903-1905 . E. EMIGRATION It is unfortunate that no accurate records are available of emigration from this country ...
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... cent of immigrants had been in this country before ; in 1901 , 12 per cent ; in 1903 , 9 per cent ; in 1905 , 17.1 per cent . These figures do not , of course , show how often the immigrants represented have been in the United States ...
... cent of immigrants had been in this country before ; in 1901 , 12 per cent ; in 1903 , 9 per cent ; in 1905 , 17.1 per cent . These figures do not , of course , show how often the immigrants represented have been in the United States ...
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Page 349 - The United States of America and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home and allegiance, and also the mutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects respectively from the one country to the other for purposes of curiosity, of trade, or as permanent residents.
Page 381 - ... persons who are members of or affiliated with any organization entertaining and teaching disbelief in or opposition to organized government, or who advocate or teach the duty, necessity, or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers, either of specific individuals or of officers generally, of the Government of the United States or of any other organized government...
Page 375 - An Act to regulate the immigration of aliens to, and the residence of aliens in, the United States...
Page 403 - ... anarchists, or persons who believe in or advocate the overthrow by force or violence of the Government of the United States, or of all government, or of all forms of law, or the assassination of public officials...
Page 416 - When construing and enforcing the provisions of this Act, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any...
Page 403 - That at any time within five years after entry, any alien who at the time of entry was a member of one or more 9f the classes excluded by law ; any alien who shall have entered or who shall be found in the United States in violation of this Act, or in violation of any other law of the United States...
Page 669 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.
Page 414 - That any alien seaman who shall land in a port of the United States contrary to the provisions of this act shall be deemed to be unlawfully in the United States, and shall, at any time within three years thereafter, upon the warrant of the Secretary of Labor, be taken into custody...
Page 351 - Whenever in the opinion of the Government of the United States ' the coming of Chinese laborers to the United States, or their residence therein, affects or threatens to affect the interests of that country, ' or to endanger the good order of the said country, or of any locality within the territory thereof...
Page 379 - Mexico, so as not to unnecessarily delay, impede, or annoy passengers in ordinary travel between the United States and said countries, and shall have power to enter into contracts with transportation lines for the said purpose. SEC. 33. That for the purpose of this Act the term " United States" as used in the title as well as in the various sections of this Act shall be construed to mean the United States and any waters, territory, or other place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, except the Isthmian...