Western Union and the creation of the American corporate order, 1845-1893 /
Wolff, Joshua D.,1976-
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The meanest property in the world -- Midwife to monopoly -- "An entering wedge" against monopoly -- "A very big thing" -- No middle ground -- The specter of competition -- First time tragedy, second time farce -- Octopus of the wires.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Telegraph
Telecommunication
Monopolies
Corporations