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Law Telegraph Company
The Law Telegraph Company was an American company engaged in facilitating communications between lawyers in New York City. It was the first company to provide telephone services in the city. In early 1874, William A. Childs proposed to establish a ticker system for lawyers similar to the one provided for stock quotations.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrytelecommunications1
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The Law Telegraph Company was an American company engaged in facilitating communications between lawyers in New York City. It was the first company to provide telephone services in the city.2
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