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The Strangest Man in New York June 27th, 1897

The Strangest Man in New York June 27th, 1897

The strangest man in this city is unquestionably Nikola Tesla. Within the past fortnight he has astounded scientists the world over by his announcement that he had perfected his wireless telegraph, in other words that he had sent and received communications between distant points without the use of wires and simply employing the natural energy of the earth.

Most Mysterious Book in the World June 18th, 1918

Most Mysterious Book in the World June 18th, 1918

One or the most mysterious books in the world is now in New York City. Written on thick parchment with numerous illustrations its authorship is attributed to Roger Bacon, the great scientist of the Thirteenth Century, says Natalle De Borgory in the New York World.

Forgotten News: The Crime of the Year and Other Lost Stories by Jack Finney

Forgotten News: The Crime of the Year and Other Lost Stories by Jack Finney

Jack Finney, best known for novels and short stories involving speculative fiction, recounts in great detail the trial of Emma Cunningham, accused murderer of dentist Harvey Burdell in 1850’s New York.

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