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Franks Abuse Sparks Move to Abolish Postal Privilege
Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock launches inquiry into alleged misuse of the franking privilege amid calls to abolish congressional and government free mailing. Reports cite losses, including 1908 figures, and abuses by departments and campaigns, with cases of misused mail and heavy shipments under free franks.
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Frank
Frank H. Hitchcock
Congress
United States
Cortelyou
Post Office Department
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Carter
Postoffice Department
M. C
Tillman
West
War Department
Treasury Department
Michigan
Senate
Barlow
New Orleans
Democratic
Congressional Record
Lloyd
Democratic Committee
House of Representatives
Congressional
Franks