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Electrical Exhibition Draws Crowds in Philly
Special Philadelphia report describes a sprawling display at the Electrical Exhibition with medical battery demonstrations, electric chair therapy, and a major American Bell Telephone Company exhibit. It notes electric press printing The Electrical World, a W Leigh Burton heater likeness of President Arthur, Edison glow, and historical apparatus from Morse, Franklin, and Henry. It mentions notable visitors and a self-hatching chicken, plus local odds and ends from the fair.
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American Bell Telephone Company
Althur
MORSE
Franklus
Special Correspondence Daily News
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Western Electric Mig Company
Prof. Bell
Boston
Frederick Exchange
Clay Telephone Company
Bell Company
Electrical World
New York
Arthur
W. Leigh Burton
Richmond
Burton
President Arthur
Arpex
Fisi
Edison’s
Weston’s
Thompero-Houston’s
Baltimore
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Henry
Edison
West
Mr. Chick
Gov Pattison
Thoms .\. Edison
Peof. Hovdyah
Messrs
A. S. Mc Qannel
E. L. Miller
C.F Kreh
Dr. Downey
Frederick
Gov