Leper Colony Visit in Hawaii Reveals Dreaded Island Death
An Oregon City reporter recounts a perilous tour to a leper colony near Honolulu, describing the guarded grounds, the stinging sun, and the hoarded lives within as a superintendent explains detour rules, the six month detention period, and the grave risks of touching anything. The piece contrasts alleged noncontagiousness with medical warnings, noting 36 lepers on the site and 150 sent to Molokai, while the writer reflects on the fate of a six year old leper girl and the looming threat of infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Brown
Courier
Oregon City
Honolulu
Capitol Building
Molokai
Death Island
Malakai
Pennsylvania Joint Resolution Proposes Constitutional Amendment
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Section 8 of Article Nine of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It reorganizes debt limits for counties cities and municipalities and includes specific provisions for Philadelphia's subway wharf and dock projects and a sinking fund requirement.
Joint Resolution No 3 Amends Pennsylvania Constitution on workers comp
The General Assembly proposes to authorize laws requiring payment of reasonable compensation for employee injuries and occupational diseases arising in employment regardless of fault, with sets of maxima and minima and remedies for collection. It preserves who benefits from actions but removes existing provisions about corporate injury suits. A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Robert McAfee
The
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Joint Resolution to abolish Secretary of Internal Affairs
A joint resolution proposes amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to abolish the office of Secretary of Internal Affairs and transfer its powers and duties to other state departments or officers as directed by law. The measure urges passage by the Senate and House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McAfee
The
Commonwealth
Number Five Joint Resolution on Tuition of Commonwealth
A fragment discusses a joint resolution numbered five concerning tuition in the Commonwealth. The brief appears to state the measure and its implication for funding or policy, though details are incomplete in the visible text.
Pennsylvania amendment to establish land title system and funds
The proposal allows laws to create a state or county title registration system with transfer and guarantee of land titles, adjudication of adverse claims, and indemnity funds. It contemplates courts designated by the Legislature and possible new courts, with county treasury funding and appeal rights for judicial matters. A true copy is presented by Robert McAfee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janda
Robert McAfre
Commonwealth
Joint Resolution Six Amends Article Nine of Pennsylvania Constitution
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 1 proposes amendments to Article Nine Section eight for Philadelphia and county powers. It sets limits on indebtedness while allowing specific wharves docks land reclamation and transit related projects funded by net revenue. It requires a sinking fund and annual tax to repay within fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
United States
Robert McAfee
The
Commonwealth
Phia
Philadelphia
Philadel
Delaware
Schuylkill
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Lepers
Hawaiian Islands
Molokei
the Commonwealth
General Assembly OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
Hershey, Leaman & Co
Lititz Penns
Ss. M. Huber Hide
Main Street Ind
H. P. Gingrich & Co
E. Main St
Lititz
P. C
Moyer’s Drug Store
Main Street
Kreider
Main St
Brandies
Lancaster, PA
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