April 15, 2021
Purpose: Adjusted tariff duty imposed on taximeters, mechanical devices used to calculate passenger fare in taxicabs, produced in Germany. Date: (Original document available here) Whereas in and by section 315 (a) of Title III of the act of Congress approved September 21, 1922, entitled “An act to provide revenue, to regulate commerce with foreign countries, to […]
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Purpose: Decrease the Duty on Live Bob-White Quail Date: October 3, 1925 (Original document available here) Whereas, in and by section 315 (a) of Title III of the act of Congress approved September 21, 1922, entitled “An act to provide revenue, to regulate commerce with foreign countries, to encourage the industries of the United States, and for […]
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Purpose: Proclamation Naming the Director General of the Railroads Date: December 14, 1925 (Original document available here) Whereas by Proclamation dated August 13, 1923, James C. Davis, Director General of Railroads, was designated as the Agent provided for in Section 206 of the Transportation Act, 1920; and Whereas, the said James C. Davis, Director General of Railroads, […]
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Purpose: Appointment of Director General of Railroads Date: December 14, 1925 (Original document available here) Whereas James C. Davis has tendered his resignation as Director General of Railroads; and Whereas such resignation has been accepted effective upon the qualification of his successor. Now, therefore, I, CALVIN COOLIDGE, President of the United States, under and by virtue of […]
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Purpose: Change in the boundaries of several National Forests and the transfer of a portion of the Angeles National Forest to the Morongo Indians. Date: September 30, 1925 (Original document available here) Whereas, it appears that the public good will be promoted by excluding from the Angeles National Forest, in California, certain areas and temporarily withdrawing the […]
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