That every company heretofore incorporated under any general or special law, or which may be incorporated under any general law of this state for the construction or operation of any telegraph line through or in this state, shall possess the powers and privileges and be subject to the duties, restrictions and liabilities prescribed in this act.
220 ILCS 55/1
Known as the Telegraph Act
The act spans §§ 220-55-0-01 to 220-55-9 (12 sections).
R.S. 1874, p. 1052.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.