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1850-1900
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Chester Arthur admitted to Bar in New York
Won several high profile Civil Rights Cases -
Grant appointed him as customs collector for Port
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Election of 1884
Republicans Nominated James G. Blaine Longtime supporter of Half-Breeds and there was evidence of corruption mulligan letters. The Democrats nominated Grover Cleveland Supported Civil Service Reform and the campaign turned bitter and focused on the individual candidates short comings and Cleveland managed to pull ahead and win the election. -
Grover Cleveland Married Francis Folsom
Grover Cleveland Married Francis Folsom who was 27 years younger than he was. -
Supreme Court denied state's ability to regulate interstate railoads
Supreme Court denied right of any state to regulate rates charged by Railroad engaged in interstate traffic