47 U.S.C. § 17 : US Code - Section 17: Repealed. Pub. L. 105-119, title VI, Sec. 620, Nov. 26, 1997, 111 Stat. 2519

Section, act May 26, 1900, ch. 586, 31 Stat. 206, related to
prohibition of establishment of telegraph or cable lines by
foreigners.

Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System; money transfers; portion of receipts withheld

Telegraphs