Commercial Telegraphers Union of America was created in 1902.

Commercial Telegraphers Union of America ended in 1986.

Ink jet patent name "Receiving or Recording Instruments for Electrical Telegraphers".

It comes from the shorthand of early telegraphers. R meant Yes I understand and W meant I will comply with your instructions. In the military phonetic alphabet R was Roger and W was Wilco. R currently Romeo but the British used Roger in World War 2.

R is a standard reply meaning 'Received' in Morse Code and flashing light communications.

Haven't heard Wilco being used for a W. W is Whiskey or William or sometimes even Washington. Wilco is military short hand for "Will Comply." In the Navy, the only person authorized to use Wilco is the Commanding Officer of the unit the order was sent to.

Greater Boston was already becoming known as a center for education: the area was home to a number of universities and colleges, which meant one common job was being an instructor or professor. Boston's medical community was also widely respected, and there were a number of doctors and nurses. Journalism was alive and well in the city, as nine newspapers competed for the public's attention, meaning there were quite a few reporters, editors, columnists, and telegraphers (the telegraph was still used to transmit information from distant ballparks or stadiums). And of course, a look at the city directory would show a sizable number of lawyers, businessmen (and even a few businesswomen), financiers, bankers, architects, musicians, and artists.