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Anthracite Coal Mine Strike
The Coal strike of 1902, also known as the anthracite coal strike, was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. -
Elkins Act
The Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates. -
Meat Inspection Act
This worked to prevent adulterated and misbranded meat. Meaning that all meats were inspected before being sold. -
Pure Food & Drug Act
This act prevented the manufacturing of food, medicines, and liquors from being sold in stores as well. -
Hepburn Act
This act gave the government the power to set msximum railroad rares and extend its jurisdiction.
