Newcomb Carlton Explained
| Newcomb Carlton |
| Birth Date: | 19 February 1869 |
| Resting Place: | Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, New Jersey, United States |
| Employer: | Western Union |
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| Spouse: | Josephine Winslow Carlton (1870–1929) |
Newcomb Carlton (1869–1953) was an American telecommunications executive. He served as president of Western Union[1] [2] and in 1918, when the telegraph industry was placed under government control, as director of all cable lines in the United States.[3]
In 1933, he became chairman of the company.[4]
He travelled extensively as part of his job.[5] [6]
In 1926 he was injured when he was hit by a taxi.[7]
Notes and References
- Book: Penrose . Charles . Richard F . Bartlett . Walter P . Marshall . 1956. Newcomen Society in North America. 56002703. 844508.
- News: 1918-06-06. Increase in Wages by Western Union; Newcomb Carlton, President of Company, Makes Announcement of Plans. Effective on October 1 Extra Special Payment Will Affect All Employee with Exception of President. Strike Instructions Ready. Head of Telegraphers' Union Announces That Date Has Been Set.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-06-18. 0362-4331.
- News: 1918-12-14. Commercial Man to Help; George Clapperton Appointed to Cooperate with Mr. Carlton.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-06-18. 0362-4331.
- News: 1933-04-23. R.B. White to Head the Western Union; Will Succeed Carlton as President and Latter Will Become Chairman of Board. Action Set for Tuesday New Executive Began Career as Telegrapher -- Jersey Central Chief Since 1926.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-06-18. 0362-4331.
- News: 1922-04-20. To Lay New Cables; Western Union and Postal Both Project Lines to Germany.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-06-18. 0362-4331.
- News: 1925-03-12. Confer on German Cable; Western Union Head and Berlin Men Discuss Emden-Azores Link.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-06-18. 0362-4331.
- News: 1924-10-06. Newcomb Carlton Injured by Taxi; Western Union President Is Knocked Down and Two of His Ribs Fractured.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-06-18. 0362-4331.
