Yes, yes. Only privileged individuals had the telegraph which they could use Morse Code in order to communicate with over land lines.

[At least that's what he gathers if they have Jack the Ripper there in Londan.]

YES! At least the Clefairies! Which is why I believe that's why they use the moonstone to evolve.
Supposely all the Pokemon came from outer space or people around here say.

Soon I will travel to the Ruins of the Alphs and Eureka City to unlock more answers!

[At least he hopes to do so.]