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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Deception, the Tax, and the Railroad Construction

This chapter explores the story of a man offered money to reveal a deception, the aggressive push for a California tax to fund a railroad, and the challenges faced by the Big Four in building the track. It also delves into the history of Native Americans in California and the involvement of influential figures in the railroad project.

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