In a shocking move, President William H. Taft has been accused of hatching a plan to rip off magazine and periodical enthusiasts across the nation. The President’s latest scheme involves doubling the postage rate for these publications, from 2 cents to a whopping 1 cent per ounce. But don’t be fooled, this is not a benevolent act to support the struggling postal service – it’s a cash grab.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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