Government Ownership of Electrical Means of Communication: Letter from the Postmaster General, Transmitting in Response to a Senate Resolution of . Means of Communication," Prepared by

A historical investigation into whether the government should own telegraph and telephone networks, with official data and analysis.

This edition presents the 1914 report from the Post Office Department that responded to a Senate resolution on government ownership of electrical means of communication. It frames the debate around how telegraph and telephone services relate to the Postal Service, examines current systems, costs, and policy options, and offers recommendations grounded in extensive appendices and statistical material.

What you’ll encounter

• A clear overview of the central question: should the government operate telegraph and telephone networks as an adjunct to the postal system?
• An evidence‑based look at service quality, costs, and the practical implications of long‑distance and local networks.
• A structured set of recommendations and historical context, including appendices detailing prior proposals and ongoing debates.
• A rich collection of data, charts, and historical summaries that illuminate early 20th‑century telecommunications and public policy decisions.

Ideal for readers of history, public policy, and the evolution of national communications.