CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 18:58, 23 September 2021

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. In January 1892 the superintendent and local manager surveyed the company in Dubuque and announced several changes. The offices would be moved from the third to the second floor of the Bradley Block on the corner of 6th and Main. The two banks of wires that entered the exchange through the roof would be replaced by two cables each containing two hundred wires. The ''Dubuque Daily Herald'' suggested the company should continue their improvements with replacement of outdated equipment. (2)		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. In January 1892 the superintendent and local manager surveyed the company in Dubuque and announced several changes. The offices would be moved from the third to the second floor of the Bradley Block on the corner of 6th and Main. The two banks of wires that entered the exchange through the roof would be replaced by two cables each containing two hundred wires. The ''Dubuque Daily Herald'' suggested the company should continue their improvements with replacement of outdated equipment. (1)

	In 1895 he announcement was made in Des Moines that the company was about to reduce prices in order to prevent the organization of a new company. The current prices were $36 for residential and $54 for commercial. The editorial noted that the prices should be at least $20 lower because the Bell royalty of $20 annually for each instrument had been rejected by the courts. (3)		In 1895 he announcement was made in Des Moines that the company was about to reduce prices in order to prevent the organization of a new company. The current prices were $36 for residential and $54 for commercial. The editorial noted that the prices should be at least $20 lower because the Bell royalty of $20 annually for each instrument had been rejected by the courts. (2)

	Central Union officials announced in 1896 that "an apparatus" had been invented by which "two or more subscribers' stations could be operated on the same line and could signal the central office without disturbing each other." This would eliminate the "party-line" service of its "principal annoyance" and make rates less than the regular rates charged for independent line service." (4)		Central Union officials announced in 1896 that "an apparatus" had been invented by which "two or more subscribers' stations could be operated on the same line and could signal the central office without disturbing each other." This would eliminate the "party-line" service of its "principal annoyance" and make rates less than the regular rates charged for independent line service." (3)

	The Central Union Telephone Company ~~eventually~~ became the ~~Bell~~ Telephone ~~System~~. (2)		The Central Union Telephone Company became the part of the Iowa Telephone Company in 1896.(4)

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.
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	3. "Party Line," ''The Dubuque Herald'', December 29, 1896, p. 3		3. "Party Line," ''The Dubuque Herald'', December 29, 1896, p. 3

	4. 1. ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~geneseo~~.~~com~~/~~company-history~~/		4. Christie, Robert H. "A History of the Telephone in the Midwest (1875-1920), Online: https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2389&context=studentwork

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	Central Union officials announced in 1896 that "an apparatus" had been invented by which "two or more subscribers' stations could be operated on the same line and could signal the central office without disturbing each other." This would eliminate the "party-line" service of its "principal annoyance" and make rates less than the regular rates charged for independent line service." (4)		Central Union officials announced in 1896 that "an apparatus" had been invented by which "two or more subscribers' stations could be operated on the same line and could signal the central office without disturbing each other." This would eliminate the "party-line" service of its "principal annoyance" and make rates less than the regular rates charged for independent line service." (4)

	The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (1)		The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (2)

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.

Randylyon at 18:41, 23 September 2021

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. ~~The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (1)~~ In January 1892 the superintendent and local manager surveyed the company in Dubuque and announced several changes. The offices would be moved from the third to the second floor of the Bradley Block on the corner of 6th and Main. The two banks of wires that entered the exchange through the roof would be replaced by two cables each containing two hundred wires. The Dubuque Daily Herald suggested the company should continue their improvements with replacement of outdated equipment. (2)		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. In January 1892 the superintendent and local manager surveyed the company in Dubuque and announced several changes. The offices would be moved from the third to the second floor of the Bradley Block on the corner of 6th and Main. The two banks of wires that entered the exchange through the roof would be replaced by two cables each containing two hundred wires. The ''Dubuque Daily Herald'' suggested the company should continue their improvements with replacement of outdated equipment. (2)

			In 1895 he announcement was made in Des Moines that the company was about to reduce prices in order to prevent the organization of a new company. The current prices were $36 for residential and $54 for commercial. The editorial noted that the prices should be at least $20 lower because the Bell royalty of $20 annually for each instrument had been rejected by the courts. (3)

			Central Union officials announced in 1896 that "an apparatus" had been invented by which "two or more subscribers' stations could be operated on the same line and could signal the central office without disturbing each other." This would eliminate the "party-line" service of its "principal annoyance" and make rates less than the regular rates charged for independent line service." (4)

			The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (1)

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.
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	1. ~~http://www~~.~~geneseo~~.~~com/company-history/~~		1. " 'Phones Will Come Down," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 16, 1892, p. 4

			2. "Telephone Rates Reduced," ''The Herald'', March 24, 1895, p. 1

			3. "Party Line," ''The Dubuque Herald'', December 29, 1896, p. 3

	2. ~~" 'Phones Will Come Down," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 16, 1892, p~~. 4		4. 1. http://www.geneseo.com/company-history/

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Randylyon at 02:05, 30 September 2016

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	1. www.geneseo.com/company-history/		1. http://www.geneseo.com/company-history/

	2. " 'Phones Will Come Down," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 16, 1892, p. 4		2. " 'Phones Will Come Down," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 16, 1892, p. 4

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Randylyon at 02:04, 30 September 2016

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (1)		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (1) In January 1892 the superintendent and local manager surveyed the company in Dubuque and announced several changes. The offices would be moved from the third to the second floor of the Bradley Block on the corner of 6th and Main. The two banks of wires that entered the exchange through the roof would be replaced by two cables each containing two hundred wires. The Dubuque Daily Herald suggested the company should continue their improvements with replacement of outdated equipment. (2)

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.
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	1. www.geneseo.com/company-history/		1. www.geneseo.com/company-history/

			2. " 'Phones Will Come Down," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 16, 1892, p. 4

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Randylyon at 03:44, 1 April 2013

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System.		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System. (1)

	The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.

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			Source:

			1. www.geneseo.com/company-history/

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Randylyon at 03:43, 1 April 2013

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The Central Union Telephone Company eventually became the Bell Telephone System.

			The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.

	[[Category: Telephone Companies]]		[[Category: Telephone Companies]]

Randylyon at 02:37, 15 March 2013

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 ~~and 1886~~-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.

	[[Category: Telephone Companies]]		[[Category: Telephone Companies]]

Randylyon at 04:38, 20 February 2013

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 and 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.

	[[Category: Telephone Companies]]		[[Category: Telephone Companies]]

Randylyon at 18:39, 23 May 2011

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	CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.		CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the northwest corner of Main and 6th as the address.

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