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March 13, 1899
The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In a provision overlooked by most, Congress granted extra pay to naval volunteers from the Spanish-American War: two months for overseas service, one for domestic, but only one claim filed so far.
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FOR THE NAVY VOLUNTEERS.
Congress Did Not Forget to Provide Extra Pay for Them.
Washington, March 13.-Congress, in the closing hours of the last session, provided an honorarium for the naval volunteers who saw active service in the war with Spain by an item inserted in the deficiency act, which has apparently escaped the attention of the men affected. judging from the fact that only a single claim under its provisions has thus far been filed. The clause, which appears under the heading. "Naval Establishments," in the deficiency appropriation act, is as follows:
"Officers and enlisted men comprising the temporary force of the navy during the war with Spain who served creditably beyond the limits of the United States, or who may hereafter be discharged, shall be paid two months' extra pay. and all such officers and enlisted men of the navy who have so served within the limits of the United States, who have been. or may hereafter be discharged shall be paid one month's extra pay.'"
Congress Did Not Forget to Provide Extra Pay for Them.
Washington, March 13.-Congress, in the closing hours of the last session, provided an honorarium for the naval volunteers who saw active service in the war with Spain by an item inserted in the deficiency act, which has apparently escaped the attention of the men affected. judging from the fact that only a single claim under its provisions has thus far been filed. The clause, which appears under the heading. "Naval Establishments," in the deficiency appropriation act, is as follows:
"Officers and enlisted men comprising the temporary force of the navy during the war with Spain who served creditably beyond the limits of the United States, or who may hereafter be discharged, shall be paid two months' extra pay. and all such officers and enlisted men of the navy who have so served within the limits of the United States, who have been. or may hereafter be discharged shall be paid one month's extra pay.'"
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Navy Volunteers
Extra Pay
Spanish American War
Congress Appropriation
Deficiency Act
What entities or persons were involved?
Naval Volunteers
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Naval Volunteers
Location
Washington
Event Date
March 13
Story Details
Congress provided extra pay for naval volunteers who served in the war with Spain: two months for those serving beyond U.S. limits, one month for within, via a clause in the deficiency appropriation act.