telegram

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A British businessman fast running out of cash, William Knox D'Arcy, is said to have uttered those words when he received a telegram from Persia, 113 years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

His family had to wait almost two weeks before a telegram arrived, addressed to his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

Mr. Wright kept the telegram framed in his home.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

The video was shared by the Russian Sota telegram channel.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

To guarantee his safety, Guiteau wrote a message on the back of a blank telegram form.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow