Session #46 · 1879–81

Speech #460010503

CLARK. Of Missouri: Matters at Wyandotte are approaching a serious crisis. At a meeting of the relief committee yesterday there was an on and free discussion of the immigration question end s generolly expressed deeermlnation that no more paupers shall :be landed at that point. Ageably to this conclusion. Mayer Stockton. at the close of the meeting. issued a- roclamaton. addressed to the owners of steamboats and transportation companies. forbidding the looding of any more destitute persons. and stating that all hoato. officr. or agents disobeying ths preclamation would be held legally responsible. which implies a fine of frem $1 to S500 under the city ordinance.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizing that immigrants are paupers.
Keywords matched
immigration

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
CHARLES HOOKER
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
MS
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
460010503
Paragraph
#0
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