Frauds Wrought Under the Cloak of Science
A historical survey of con artists using scientific rhetoric to lure investors. It details Jernegan’s gold from seawater scheme in Lubec Maine, Brice’s National Metallurgical Co efforts, and Freund’s refined sugar ruse, plus Predaval’s perpetual motion hoax and other exploits exposing how capital funded fake technologies and empty promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keely
Edward C. Brice
Chicago
RP. F. Jernegan
Gentleman
Marine Salts Company
Lubec
Maine
Jernegan
Europe
Mr. Brice
National Metallurgical Company
Nature
Brice
National Metallurgical Co
New York
London
Henry C. Freund
Freund
Secret Service Member Reports Spanish War Adventures
A U S secret service member writes in a leading magazine about Spanish war exploits. Reports suggest Spanish agents may illuminate the origins of a spate of powder mill and shipyard explosions linked to U S government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secret Service
Spain
California
Santa Cruz
St. Paul
United States Navy
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
League Island
Passaic
New York
Kenvil
Dover
New Jersey
Portland
Oregon
Wolff and Zwicker Iron Works
Glorious Achievements Shmen Abroad
A historical piece recounts long past Irish oppression and later reforms, then shifts to tales of frauds and secret devices. It describes Freund’s refinery intrigue, stock sales in New York and London, and a mysterious five mile distance weapon claim by Professor Wingard with a costly failed test and no licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
England
Freund
New York
London
Liverpool
Professor Wingard
New Orleans
Wingard
Boston
Swift
Diamonds and Charcoal and the Irish Abroad in History
A historical column contrasts diamond chemistry with carbon forms and recounts explosive accidents tied to powder mills, then surveys Irish expatriates in Europe and America. It highlights Irish soldiers like Phil Sheridan and Phil Kearney who served abroad, and praises the American cause as a homeland for the exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ireland
Treland
Irish Brigade
Count Thomond
James
George
Shannon
Barrow
Blackwater
Ellie
Rhine
Maine
Seine
France
Austria
Prussia
Spain
Atlantic
Virginia
Boston
Massachusetts
Washington
Breed’s Hill
Valley Forge
American Republic
John Bright
America
Innisfail
Republic
Phil Sheridan
Phil Kearney
Philips
Sheridan
Dumas
Lever
O'Malley
Tom Burke
Bridal Veil Made by 500 Women for Princess Margaret
A garment story notes that 500 women contributed to the bridal veil worn by Princess Margaret of Russia. The piece highlights collective craft and royal attire in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret of
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brooklyn
Predaval
Patent Motive Power Co
Mr. Keely
California Powder Co
Pinola
George Downing
Downing
Washington Barracks
Palo
Montreal
Canada
Key West
Fort Clinch
Florida
Dupont Powder Co
Carnegie Point
Delaware River
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
George Meredith
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