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[MBSB21163], Interview, Thomas Alva Edison, April 11th, 1879

Title: [MBSB21163], Interview, Thomas Alva Edison, April 11th, 1879
Editor's Notes: NY Graphic interview. Reports of failure have diminished crowds visiting MP, "which to me is a blessing in disguise. I have prayed for an earthquake or something of the sort." Claims to have 20 lights running from 1 machine. Has 6 lights/hp, possible to get 50-60/hp. Expects public demo in month to 6 weeks. Angrily replies to reports of failure in 22 March London Times. Has wire from Gouraud that new telephone has created "sensation" in London; Tyndall has lectured on it & British "call it the Shouter."
Author: Edison, Thomas Alva
Mentioned: New York Graphic; Gouraud, George Edward
Date: 1879-04-11
Type: Interview
Subject: Patent application; Telephone; Electric light and power
Folder ID: MBSB2-F
Microfilm ID: 94:474
Document ID: MBSB21163
URL: https://edisondigital.rutgers.edu/document/MBSB21163
Rights: Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Publisher: Thomas A. Edison Papers, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University
Has Version: Archive.org Viewer, Microfilm Series Reel 94
License: CC0 1.0 Universal

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