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dec 29, 1891 - Public ownership of railroads, telephone, telegraph

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The people's party formed a national organization and the party choose James weaver as its candidate for the presidency of the united states this called for the government to own the railroad telephone and telegraph networks. This was passed by president Woodrow Wilson. The location of this was passed through congress.

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dec 29, 1891
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~ 133 years ago