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William McKinley: It has moved forward on American lines, with free delivery, money order, and registry systems, and has given the people…

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It has moved forward on American lines, with free delivery, money order, and registry systems, and has given the people mail facilities far greater and more reliable than any they have ever before enjoyed.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley highlights the improvements in mail services in newly acquired territories.

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