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Domestic News
August 13, 1894
St. Paul Daily Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
US government cuts army appropriations by $100,000, leading to layoffs and pay reductions at Fort Snelling, including Chief Engineer Hull's dismissal and teamsters' wages dropping from $35 to $30 monthly.
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CURTAILING EXPENSES.
Uncle Sam Cuts Down Army Appropriations.
The failure of the powers at Washington to appropriate the amount necessary to operate the regular army affairs at the standard heretofore existing has had its effect at Fort Snelling as at every other post in the United States.
The appropriation is $100,000 short of previous years. At Fort Snelling it has become necessary to lay off Chief Engineer Hull, and to reduce the teamsters' pay from $35 a month to $30. It is reported that one or two teamsters have been excused from service.
Uncle Sam Cuts Down Army Appropriations.
The failure of the powers at Washington to appropriate the amount necessary to operate the regular army affairs at the standard heretofore existing has had its effect at Fort Snelling as at every other post in the United States.
The appropriation is $100,000 short of previous years. At Fort Snelling it has become necessary to lay off Chief Engineer Hull, and to reduce the teamsters' pay from $35 a month to $30. It is reported that one or two teamsters have been excused from service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Army Appropriations
Budget Cuts
Fort Snelling
Pay Reduction
Teamsters
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Engineer Hull
Where did it happen?
Fort Snelling
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Snelling
Key Persons
Chief Engineer Hull
Outcome
appropriation $100,000 short of previous years; chief engineer hull laid off; teamsters' pay reduced from $35 to $30 a month; one or two teamsters excused from service
Event Details
Failure of Washington powers to appropriate necessary amount for regular army affairs, affecting Fort Snelling and every other post in the United States