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Regulating Railroads
Massachusetts claims railroad companies overcharge customers.
Keeping rates secret, charging different rates to different people. -
American Events
New York City's Boss Tweed is sent to prison for corruption in city government. -
Regulating Railroads
1877 Supreme Court. allowed states to regulate businesses including railroads
rates will be determined on how far the distance will be. Outlawed that special rates will be given (Interstate Commerce Act). -
American Events
The Chinese Excusion Art closes the door to new immigration from China -
American Events
In response to scandals the Pendieton Civil Service Act chances how the federal Gvernment hires and promotes workers. -
World Events
European powers meet at Berlin to divide up Africa. -
American Events
The United States officially accepts the statues of liberty as a Gift from France -
World Events
Sherlock Holmes debuts in A Study in Scarlet -
American Events
A new reception center for immigrants opens at Ellis Island
