Sherman Antitrust Act
The Sherman Antitrust Act prohibits combinations that restrain interstate trade.
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1890 in United States of America
Explore 9 historical events and records for United States of America in 1890.
Historical records for United States of America in 1890
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Sherman Silver Purchase Act
The Act expands government silver purchases and increases pressure on Treasury gold reserves.
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
The Sherman Silver Purchase Act expands Treasury purchases of silver, increasing concern that note redemptions could drain federal gold reserves.
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Early Journalism in Nebraska
Cather began developing her literary voice through journalism and criticism in Nebraska.
Invention of Tabulator
Holleriths tabulating machine company becomes international business machines - IBM. 1st device for data processing, used in the USA 1890 census
Jupiter Photography
Photographs and studies Jupiter with the large refractor at Lick Observatory.
Professor
Appointed Professor of Jurisprudence & Political Economy
Punched Card Tabulation Supports Census
Hollerith's system substantially improved the processing of United States census information. Its practical implications extended beyond the initial application.
Woodruff Issues Marriage Manifesto
President Wilford Woodruff issued a manifesto advising members against contracting marriages prohibited by United States law.
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