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Bethell's rise to head of American Telephone and Telegraph
Profile of William Bethell detailing his 1861 start in government service, law degree, and rapid ascent in telephone companies. Notes his reform work, democratization of telephone access, expansion of pay stations, and role in forming a large regional operating unit. Mentions honors including the Order of the Rising Sun in 1909. Also references church Week of Prayer observances and local high school basketball results.
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Bethell
Warrick County
Indiana
Columbia
Supreme Court
United States
New York & New Jersey Telephone Company
Brooklyn
New York ‘Telephone Company
New York
Ern
Pennsylvania
Bell Companies
New York State
New Jerse
Delaware
Maryland
Mr Bethell
Washington
Pittsburg
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York Telephone Company
Japan
Bell Telephone
Chicago
Illinois