Western Union and Cable Firms Plan Unified Transatlantic System
A provisional modification brings Western Union Telegraph, Anglo-American, and Direct U S Cable into direct physical connection while maintaining separate operations. The goal is more efficient service and new offerings to the public, avoiding costly new cable lays and potential rate reductions delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
U. S
Western Union Telegraph Comp
Anglo-American Cablempany
Direct U.S. Cable Company
Western Union Land System
Transatlantic Cable Service Needs Unified, Interchangeable Networks
The article argues that flash instantaneous cable service dominates due to limited common business hours across the Atlantic. It calls for direct circuits between main centers, shared facilities under one control, and tight land-sea integration to prevent delays from intercompany transfers and interruptions.
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Atlantic
Western Union plans new cable services and integrated control
The Western Union seeks British consent to add two new cable services daily and weekend letters at low rates to cut trans Atlantic mail time. It argues no cable monopoly will result as Mackay and French systems remain separate. The move aims for better service via unified control and to open land lines to all trans Atlantic cable companies.
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trans-Atlantic
Mackay Group
Western Union
Mackay Land
United States
Theestern Union Group
Anglo-American
U. S
British Post Office Department
Mackay
Mackay Companies
Taft Begins 13,000 Mile Tour From South
President Taft departs the South at 7 35 this morning on a 13 000 mile country tour aboard a special train. He occupies the private car Tdeal a miniature palace on wheels with modern conveniences.
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Taft
Tdeal
President Taft to Travel in Special Train with Rail Comforts
About 60 000 men to be involved in security and logistics for Taft's tour. Six cars will carry the President and aides along with 24 newspapermen in compartment cars. The route spans 40 states in 45 days, with J L A Baldwin supervising equipment and A S Hanson planning the trip.
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Florida
Texas
America
John Speces
Taft Welcomes Chinese Rear Admiral in Beverly Reception
In Beverly the President greets Rear Admiral Ching Pih Kwang aboard the Hai Chi party. The admiral speaks English well and chats with Taft for about ten minutes, signaling a cordial close to the President’s stay with a touch of gold lace on view. The visiting party arrives from Washington and proceeds to Montserrat after exchanges with Taft and naval aides.
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Beverly
Parramatta
Taft
Ching Pih Kwang
Hai Chi
North River
New York
White House
Washington
Navy
Kwang
Boston
Montserratt
Ching
Archibald W. Butte
Spencer and
Bristol
Naval Branch
Jaff
Kwang Party
Loung Ting Fang
Yuan
Kan
George P. Cooper
Manning Defends Conduct of Office Before 300 at Sleeper's Hall
John P. Manning, clerk of the Superior Criminal Court, addressed about 300 people at Sleeper's Hall in Revere last night. He defended his office against Democratic attacks, saying bills are approved by the county and city committees and inviting Finance Commission experts to review appropriations. He noted 37 years in office and urged citizens to trust experience over challengers seeking to rejuvenate disappointed politicians.
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Sleeper’s Hall
Revere
John P. Manning
Superior Criminal Court
Finance Commission
Probing Death of Boston Man
Boston woolen firm agent Harry W. Phipps, 50, was found dead at the bottom of a Chicago stairway with a broken neck. Investigators entertain theories of accidental fall or foul play, noting bruises and empty mail from Darrett Hart & Phipps. He had been lodging at 18 East Indiana street and was discovered by George Billings near 10 this morning.
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Chicago
Harry W. Phipps
Darrett, Hart & Phipps
Chauncey Street
Boston
Phipps
East Indiana Street
George Billings
Chicago Avenue
Gavins’ Undertaking
North
Clark Street
Indiana Street
Phipps Former Boston Resident Found Dead in Chicago
Harry W. Phipps, a former Boston resident, was found dead in Chicago with foul play suspected. Two Boston brothers connected to Lovett Hart Phipps & Co and Seth Fuller Electric Co are mentioned, noting he had not lived in Boston for 12 years.
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Harry W. Phipps
Chicago
Boston
Charles E. Phipps
of Lovett, Hart, Phipps & Co
William 8. Phipps
Seth Fuller Electric Company
Harry Phipps
Naval Fire Fighters Help In Newport Blaze
Newport R I Sept 14 All the fire department apparatus of this city was called out to fight a blaze in a large three story wooden building on Broadway The building was owned by Constant Smith and occupied by stores tenements and a half The fire departments from Fort Adams the naval training station and the torpedo station assisted The loss was estimated at about 35000.
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Newport
R. I
Broadway
Constant Smith
Fort Adams
Naval Training Station
Torpedo Station
New Easy Cure for Corns Promises Quick Removal
Advertises GETS-IT as a painless corn remedy that removes warts and calluses without gouging or bleeding. Claims it works instantly and can be bought at 25 cents a bottle from E. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago, or in Boston at Riker-Jaynes stores and Klein's Pharmacy.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Boston
Riker-Jaynes
Klein’s Pharmacy
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Trans-Atlantic Cable Business
Isistais
London
Iolu
Western Union Group
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sept
Theo. N. Vail
George G. Bain
A. S. Hanson
Manning
Naval Fire Fighters
Wells Competremont Street
Johnson
Oxford
Automobile Service
Coats
Psyche
Hair Goods Store
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