Refugees

Apr. 17 Immigrants From Eastern Europe: Immigrants eagerly waiting admission into the United States. A unique race is on between a dozen liners and authorities are preparing for the busy day when arrive.The steamers, carrying hundreds of immigrants are racing from Ambrose Light to Quarantine, New York - and the first Vessels arriving will be examined first The reason for this hurry is July first the new years quota of 3% of the Nationals now residents ion America opens but only 20% of this number are permitted to land With so many arriving, It is almost a forgone conclusion that m, any will have to return and the steamship companies do this at their own expense - so first come first counted

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Admission Ambrose Authorities Companies Conclusion Counted Dozen Eagerly Examined Expense Hundreds Hurry Immigrants Liners Nationals Permitted Quarantine Quota Reason Residents Steamers

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