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Commercial
May 29, 1922
Carson City Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
What is this article about?
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on May 29 declared the merger of Southern and Central Pacific railroad systems a violation of the Sherman Act and ordered their separation. Assets mentioned include the Oakland mole, ferry boats, and electric lines.
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RAILROAD MERGER
IS DECLARED VOID
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 29.—
(Special to the Appeal.)—The United States supreme court today decided that the merger of the interests of the Southern and Central Pacific railroad systems was a violation of the Sherman act, and that body has ordered a separation of the interests.
The Oakland mole, several ferry boats and electric lines belong to the Central Pacific.
IS DECLARED VOID
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 29.—
(Special to the Appeal.)—The United States supreme court today decided that the merger of the interests of the Southern and Central Pacific railroad systems was a violation of the Sherman act, and that body has ordered a separation of the interests.
The Oakland mole, several ferry boats and electric lines belong to the Central Pacific.
What sub-type of article is it?
Railroads
Monopoly Or Cartel
Policy
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Merger
Supreme Court Decision
Sherman Act Violation
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
Railroad Separation
What entities or persons were involved?
United States Supreme Court
Southern Pacific Railroad
Central Pacific Railroad
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Commercial Details
Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
May 29
Key Figures
United States Supreme Court
Southern Pacific Railroad
Central Pacific Railroad
Notable Details
Merger Declared Void
Violation Of The Sherman Act
Ordered Separation Of Interests
Oakland Mole
Ferry Boats
Electric Lines