Chapter 78. For the payment of claims for loss of private property on account of the loss of firearms and ammunition taken by the United States troops during the labor strikes in the State of Colorado in 1914
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CHAP. 78.— An Act For the payment of claims for loss of private property on account of the loss of firearms and ammunition taken by the United States troops during the labor strikes in the State of Colorado in 1914. October 22, 1919. [[S. 253](/us/bill/66/s/253).] [[Public, No. 61](/us/pl/66/61).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the sum of $7,800, or Colorado riots, 1914. 296 Appropriation for firearms, etc., taken from civilians during.so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, to be immediately available and to remain available until June 30, 1920, for payment of claims on account of loss of firearms and ammunition taken by the United States troops from civilians in the State of *Proviso.*Approval of Secretary of War, etc.Colorado during the labor strike troubles which occurred in the calendar year 1914: *Provided,* That settlement of such claims shall be made by the Auditor for the War Department upon the approval and recommendation of the Secretary or War, where the amount of the loss has been ascertained by the War Department, and payment thereof will be accepted by the owners of the property in full satisfaction of such claims.
Approved, October 22, 1919.