 This case generally allowed states to regulate certain businesses and practices within their borders, including railroads, which had risen to substantial power at the time.This case was one of six that were later dubbed the ""Granger Cases"", all concerning the proper degree of government regulation on private industry.While the political sentiment of the early 20th century was increasingly anti-monopoly and anti-trust, government officials recognized the need for some goods and services to be provided by monopolies.