Plight of Porto Rican Laborers at Alaskan Plants
A large group of Filipinos and a Porto Rican contingent awaiting transport to the mainland faced crowded conditions at a Honolulu harbor as authorities address labor recruitment schemes. Arrests followed after Associated Charities alerted the U S Attorney about abandonment of women by recruiters promising Alaskan work. Bond and license provisions aim to curb emigrant agent abuses, with penalties for violations and measures to ensure payment bonds and consent for minor recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hie
Eahder
Thanotala
Vity
Chunetwin
Ani Dinectoll
Bo Emery Ohliopee
Atiak Hainiers
Uae
North Shore
Wilhelmina Rundey
Emtrail
Funes
Tipi Digentes
Drew
Arimstrons
bin Francisco
Tom
Atte
United States
Eireeckoneta
Maitland
Richins
Puene Mill Steamship Korea
San Francisco
Oast
Portis Riewn
Alaxta Fehertes
San Francino
Aiaki
Associated Charities
United States Thatriet
Breckens
Child
Laws to Protect Labor in Hawaii Territory
Legal text in a Hawaii Territory issue outlines penalties for enticing laborers from employers and breaking employment contracts. It requires a five hundred dollar fine and compliance with all laws and regulations governing recruitment by immigrant agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilelivesihe
Territory of
Hawaii
Memorandum on Regulating Emigrant Agents in the South
A historical note discusses state power to regulate emigrant agents to protect the public. Citing Supreme Court views, it argues that such regulations, including licensing and inspection, are justifiable to prevent fraud and protect inexperienced laborers. It emphasizes police power to oversee the occupation without requiring exact regulatory forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
United States’ Supreme Court
Moore
Civil Remedies for Enticing Labor Highlighted
Memorandum outlines civil remedies for inducing laborers to abandon employment. Discusses common law, interferences with contracts, and statutory provisions across states. Highlights that protections aim to preserve contract relations between master and servant and between landlord and tenant.
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Georgia
Louleiana
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Hawaii Soliciters Act on Inducing Laborers to Leave
An act forbids inducing laborers to leave service during their term without employer consent. It grants equity relief and damages to employers who prove threats or attempts to entice workers from their contracts. The act becomes effective upon approval and outlines remedies for abetting such conduct.
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Kervante
Hawai
Svellen
Weiling
Nets Inforestia
Peron
Ha’ Wall
Georgia
Bryant
State
Kentucky
Louisiana Work Contracts Penalty Act Text 1992
A Louisiana act from the 1992 session enacts penalties for willful contract violations related to labor and payment. It sets fines from 10 to 200 dollars for contract fraud, doubles damages for labor poaching, and penalties from 250 to 500 dollars plus jail time for false arrests or detaining workers. The act repeals conflicting laws and limits applicability to contracts longer than one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porson
General Assembly
State of
Louisiana
Iq Parksh
States Uphold Labor Protection Laws Across The South
The document cites laws from North Carolina Mississippi Georgia and Kentucky prohibiting enticing harboring or detaining workers or servants. It notes penalties including fines and jail terms for employers or individuals who induce an employee to leave contracts or service before expiration.
Bro Benjamin health talk preached at Honolulu drug store
A Honolulu crowd heard Bro. Benjamin promote Root and Herb remedies as a cure for stomach trouble and chronic illnesses. He linked happiness and health to mental attitude, urged cheerfulness, and warned against overeating and lack of outdoor work, claiming many locals benefited from his treatments. He noted ongoing sales at Honolulu Drug Co with agents in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Royal Road
Bro
Benjinin
Honolulu
Divonte
Honolulu Drug Co
Fort Street
Odd Fellow's
Hawaiian Islands
Lulu Wagon Co Truck Sale on King Street
Advertising blurb lists Grabowski Truck 1 and 2 to 3 ton capacity at 45H. P and notes 875 South, King Street, with phone 2166 for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Ater Wagon CO
Fear King Street
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Tren
Territory
Hawali Nu Niltor
Pierthu
Sid Mabior
Sald
Emilgray
Sald Treneis
eMeh Duley
Napier
Eok
North Carolina
Mississippi
Lletin
Bulletio
Womans Coloni
New London
Conn
Moreton
Joha Meryén Carrere
Presbyterian Hospital
Jira
Whitney & Marsh
Santation
Metropolitan Meat Market
J. Abadie
King Street
Tree
Brige Andortenent
L.B. Kerr & Co., Ltd
Alakea St
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