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Railroads in Politics and Western Freight Abuses
A critical piece denounces railroad practices, detailing inflated construction costs, high per mile charges, and burdens on farmers in Kansas and Nebraska. It cites coal traffic, rate manipulation, and the wealth of railroad magnates as draining value from farm real estate and labor. It also notes political implications with Bryan's Ohio strength and a push for mayoral convention reforms on city commissions and ballots.
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