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New Pay for the National Guard Under Federalization
President Wilson signed the measure federalizing the National Guard setting monthly pay: first sergeant 11.00, sergeant 7.50, cook 7.50, corporal 5.25, private 3.75. Indiana Company F with 46 members would total about 288.40 monthly at these rates, captain expects permission to raise to 70 for annual encampment. Governor commends officers and men for their spirit in East Pittsubury disquiet and credits their citizen soldiery with dignity.
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