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Domestic News
October 1, 1881
The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Chicago dispatch qualifies praise for Western Union Telegraph's handling of President's funeral coverage, highlighting excellent night service but demanding explanation for worst-ever afternoon performance affecting Associated Press.
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Qualified Praise.
Chicago, September 30.—The Cleveland correspondent of the Associated Press has taken the responsibility of commending the service of the Western Union Telegraph Company on the occasion of the funeral obsequies of the President. While this praise is due, so far as the services at night are concerned, it is also due to the truth to say that the service of the Western Associated Press for afternoon papers was the worst ever known, and an explanation has been demanded of the telegraph company.
Chicago, September 30.—The Cleveland correspondent of the Associated Press has taken the responsibility of commending the service of the Western Union Telegraph Company on the occasion of the funeral obsequies of the President. While this praise is due, so far as the services at night are concerned, it is also due to the truth to say that the service of the Western Associated Press for afternoon papers was the worst ever known, and an explanation has been demanded of the telegraph company.
What sub-type of article is it?
Telegraph Service
Press Criticism
What keywords are associated?
Western Union
Associated Press
President Funeral
Telegraph Service
Poor Performance
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
September 30
Outcome
explanation demanded of the telegraph company
Event Details
The Cleveland correspondent of the Associated Press commended the Western Union Telegraph Company's service during the President's funeral obsequies, particularly at night, but the afternoon service for Western Associated Press was the worst ever known.