Bill for Pensions to Widows and Orphans of Spanish-American War Veterans in 1915

From Dec. 30, 2015, MidWeek "Looking Back."

1915, 100 years ago.

"A bill to pension the widows and orphans of soldiers and sailors of the Spanish-American War, was introduced in the present session of congress.  Under provisions of the bill, the widow of any soldier or sailor who served during the Spanish-American war, the Philippines Insurrection or the Boxer uprising in China is to be pensioned at $12 per month and $2.00 per month for every child under 16 years of age."

Hey, what about the Marines?

--Cooter