Session #54 · 1895–97

Speech #540129863

But the Bohemian. Rilssian. and Italian must take and are glad to take the meaner sort of occupationsstreet sweeping. sewer cleaning. the digging of ditches and drains. the making of excavations. the outdoor work about mills and factories. which does not require skilled labor or special training. but only strength and industrymenial service. peddling. waiting in hotels and restaurants. fruit.selling. knife grinding. toy and image making. and a great many other things which Americans do not seek and will not willingly undertake. All of these. together with many indoor employments. such as cigar and garment making. fall to the share of the newly landed. poor. and illiterate immigrants. Americans do not want such work. Hebrews.
Identified stereotypes
Bohemian, Russian, and Italian immigrants are characterized as taking on meaner occupations that Americans do not want.
Keywords matched
immigrants

Classification

Target group
Also mentioned
Bohemian Russian Hebrews
Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic contributor

Speaker & context

Speaker
CHARLES GIBSON
Party
D
Chamber
S
State
MD
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
540129863
Paragraph
#4
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