I am unable to discover why a pension should be granted in this case, unless the Government is to be held as an insurer of the safety of every person in the military service in all...
I believe that if the veterans of the war knew all that was going on in the way of granting pensions by private bills they would be more dis...
I am satisfied that this was a just conclusion.
I return without approval House bill No. 8174, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Ellen Sexton.'
I am perfectly satisfied from the medical testimony and from other facts connected with this case that the death of the husband of the benef...
I return without approval House bill No. 3959, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Dolly Blazer.'
Printers, employed as such.
The bill herewith returned is disapproved for the reason that the death of the soldier had no relation to his military service.
I return without approval House bill No. 5522, entitled 'An act for the relief of Elijah Martin.'
I do not think there should be a discrimination in favor of this applicant and against many thousands of widows fully as well entitled.
I am satisfied that the beneficiary has died since the introduction of the bill for his relief.