Newcomb Carlton (1869–1953) was an American telecommunications executive. He served as president of Western Union[1][2] and in 1918, when the telegraph industry was placed under government control, as director of all cable lines in the United States.[3]
He travelled extensively as part of his job.[5][6]
In 1926 he was injured when he was hit by a taxi.[7]
^Penrose, Charles; Bartlett, Richard F; Marshall, Walter P (1956). Newcomb Carlton, 1869-1953, of Western Union. Newcomen Society in North America. LCCN56002703. OCLC844508.