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When Did Telegraph Stop?

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When Did Telegraph Stop? An electrical telegraph was a point-to-point text messaging system, used from the 1840s until the mid 20th century when it was slowly replaced by other telecommunication systems. How long was the telegraph used? The system was completed and public use initiated on May 24, 1844, with transmission of the message, “What

What Do Telegraphs Do?

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What Do Telegraphs Do? Telegraph, any device or system that allows the transmission of information by coded signal over distance. What do people use telegraphs for? A “telegraph” is a device for transmitting and receiving messages over long distances, i.e., for telegraphy. … A telegraph message sent by an electrical telegraph operator or telegrapher using