Crawford County (IN) Democrat, February 12, 1903, p. 2.
EX-SLAVES
Hanna Wants All Old, Ex-slaves Pensioned for Life
Washington, February 5-Senator Hanna introduced a bill granting pensions and
bounties to all ex-slaves who were freed by the proclamation of President
Lincoln during the war of the rebellion. It provides that persons over 50
years old and less than 60, whether male or female, shall receive a cash
bounty of $100 and monthly pensions of $8 a month; persons between 60 and 70
years old a bounty of $300 and pension of $12 a month; and persons over 70
years old a bounty of $500 and a pension of $15 month. The bill also
provides for the payment of the bounty and pension to relatives who may be
charged with the care of ex-slaves.