Parcel Post Rate Reform Aims At 20 Pound Limit
The postmaster general announces a new parcel post scale with a one cent per pound rate within 150 miles and a half cent local delivery charge. The system, extending to rural routes, targets major gains for the government and reduces express profits, with 150 mile air distance and longer rail equivalents. Local delivery covers parcels mailed at offices with rural routes and city carrier offices within delivery limits.
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Lewis
Express
Post Office Office Department
United States
Tariff Bill Advances in Senate With Broad Support
The tariff bill moves rapidly through the Senate with amendments voted on. Progressive senators such as La Follette Wisconsin Bristow Kansas Norris Nebraska Poindexter Washington Works California and others are expected to vote for final passage. Indications point to a substantial Senate majority as demand for tariff reduction grows nationwide.
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LaFollette
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Bristow
Kansas
Norris
Nebraska
Poindexter
Washington
Works
California
Extending the Parcel Post to Lower Rates and Higher Limits
Postmaster General Burleson seeks to extend parcel post use by cutting rates and increasing the weight limit beyond 11 pounds. He argues the service benefits working people, while railroads and express firms allied with certain senators oppose the change to protect their trade. A Georgia friend of Tom Watson names a watermelon in his honor. New sun spots are noted on lake bathers.
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Parcel Post
General Burleson
United States
Burleson
Tom Watson
Georgia
Tom
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