United States Congressional Serial Set Volume 6766 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ... from these figures that the increase in postal receipts between the years 1900 and 1913 has been more than 150 per cent; that the increase in money-order receipts in the past seven years has been nearly 100 per cent, and that the number of regular employees has increased from 83 in the year of 1900 to 171 in the year 1913, or considerably more than 100 per cent. At the present rate of increase the postal receipts will be $1,000,000 inside of the next four years. It is imperative that a large amount of additional space be provided in the near future if the rapidly growing demands of the service are to be met. As indicated by previous interviews which I have had with you upon the subject, and in which opinion I believe you concur, it seems to me advisable and most economical that the additional space be provided by the erection of a new building to be used entirely for post-office purposes. In my opinion a site should be procured as soon as possible, and a structure of one story in height, giving plenty of room, light, and air be erected thereon. The bulk of the post-office work could then be carried on there, including that entailed by the parcel post, and the present quarters could continue to be used as a large central station. Thanking you for the opportunity of presenting this matter to you in detail, and with the earnest hope that you will be successful in having the needed relief provided here soon, I am, Very sincerely, yours, F. A. Hagarty, Postmaster and Custodian. The report of the Treasury Department is as follows: Washington, January t5, 1915. Chairman Committee On Public Buildings And Grounds, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. Sir: In reply to your request of the 20th instant, the following report is submitted on H....