Thompson v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

The following is the telegraphic correspondence between plaintiff in error and the J. Doug. Morgan Show, forming the basis for this suit by Thompson against the Western Union Telegraph Company for damages for its failure to deliver the show’s favorable reply to the last message quoted:

“El Paso, Tex., Nov. 3, 1924.

“To Manager J. Doug. Morgan Show, Commerce, Tex.:

“Bob Thompson agent at liberty formerly ahead Billy Bennett and other two cars shows also contractor Sun Brothers press agent A1 G. Barnes contractor and press for Jake Newman’s Gentry Show two seasons ask him about me thoroughly…