Archive for February, 2006

Western Union sends its regrets

Saturday, February 4th, 2006

Last time I checked, Western Union was still delivering telegrams, albeit with the distinct air of just going through the motions.

But no more: The final telegrams were dispatched on Jan. 27, 2006.

“Discontinuing this service completes our transformation into a financial services company.”

Those are the words of Victor Chayet. Mr. Chayet, who is not the […]