The Great Hoax Around Transmitting Images by Wire
A professor recounts a hoax tale about transmitting images by telephone and light, detailing how false claims circulated that Bell or others had achieved it. The essay traces hoax origins, European and American reactions, and the moral about chasing claimed discoveries that were never made.
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Bell
Tne
Alexander Grahamell
Prof. Bell
Bonnie Doon
Rel
Dr. H
Maunch Chine
M. B. Six
Hes
Anise
Bart Mo
Tme
Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution
England
Nature
Ayrton and Perry
Ayrton
Perry Mace
Professus Ayrton and
Perry
Arlisht
London Globe
Amer
Connenton
Linus
Norfolk Academy Schools and Colleges Ad
Norfolk Academy is a private boys school with a broad curriculum and disciplined environment. It features modern apartments, two-acre playground, and volunteer-manned teachers. last year’s graduating class was the largest in fifteen years. Applications and re-enrollment deadlines are noted, with intake and classification on opening day September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik Volleme
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Vicinty
Brammar
Winder
Uek
Freemason Street
Robert W. Tunstall
B. A. Sy
W-Low
Auctions for Future Day Interests in Norfolk and WesternRailroad
The notice outlines a court sale of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company property. It lists locomotives rolling stock passenger and freight cars, engines, and related equipment tied to several sales contracts and mortgages. The move encompasses extensive railroad assets, franchise rights, and trust deeds, with bidders required to place a minimum deposit and comply with court procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Hallroad
Circuit Guard of
United States
Easters
Virginia
Fidelity Tneurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Mert Mtile
Compmininte
Agatnet
Nurfolk and Western Railroad Company
IAM
West Virginia
Southon
Ohio
Pennsylvania
G. B. Rowden
Charles Sho
Whitton
Nortelod Western Railrroad Company
Norfolk
Ralironda
Properi
DSA
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Mwrintal
Goodvonteon Bristol
City Point
Vetorsture
Atlanry
Dimmerton
Durham
Roanoke
Kinxdlow
Radford
Alan
North Carolina
Pulawki
Tom Point
Write County
Dein Loo
Brunel
Portwikle
Ugieals
Betty Baker
Norfolk ‘Vormina
Norfolk Pnd Western Katine’ Company
Norfolk Terminal
Norfolk and
W Rn Railroad Company
Cty
Lambert's Point
Coloty
Fatine MN
Lamtert
Pilati
Pallrow
Fidelity Msuroten
Philadelpila
Norfolk County Court
Teilembver
Pace
Tiely Af Serfolk
Jonnie Virh
TSE
Nerfolk Anl Wentern Rahmed Chany Omer
Eans Aldather and Werger
Tin Serfolk Verwinal Company
Nerfolk Ant Wertors Haaliand Corpany
Ciineh Valley Division
Norfalk
Western Railroad
Hrimvie
Tazewell Poway
State of Virginia
Coil Creek Trailei
Russell Fork
Norfolk Aml Weater
Emir Dettle
Mellowall County
Viku
Krenicky
Warne
West
Olin
Warne Peinte
Wyeelye
Coal Grove
Tetershore
Nto
TOON
Wraueches
Foelwlie
Kikborn
Magvet
von Selon
Minter
Densaholt
Interneam Estate
Nelimad
Serfolk
Western Koti Company
Mante Wisconatrer
Norfolk and Weaters
Tenner
Trashoe
Wethe
Wythe
Carrol Ad Iirayson Counties
Ynalina
New River Diviewn Mineh Valleys Division
North Camlina
Westert
Mlitany
Fel del Winterinis
Narfolk Fa Weatern
Balipord Company
Fae Ener Retting
TODO
Oper Lies
Lapeer
Rio
Polirond
Campane Main
Freiget
Girerdt Life Tournaine
Girard
Wall Ratlenad
OITA
Nornham, Williams & Company
Norking
Barnbow, Williwing & Company
Maid Palle
Palace Car Company
Salt Railroad
Sald Railroad
Rolliog
Pulliam'n Palace Car Company
Sal
Joase
Leisy
Mallrowsl Equipment Company
AML
Central Car Crunk Company
Salt Railroad Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Norfolk and Yeas Nallegnd Company
Privevon
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Toopan
Jae
Elaine
Norfolk Am Western Rallians Conpony
J. Alpo
K. Aleo
Elork Weld
Merengtty ‘Trust
Metriater
Ana
Mortiace
Ely
Cineh Valley
Norfolk Pal
Sublert
Virginia and Tennessee’ Mailcone
Virginia Cat ‘Tohlersere Railroid Company
Norfolk Ant Ventore Rallroid Company
Tosrance
Triatapa
Ivan
Tktor
Miuwniet
Caceman
Cniyming
Alten
Bonda
S. Abertain Mortenge
Norfelk and Wretert Stalhead Company
Gerohir
Nortitk
Npanr
Npanr, Dated June Dat. Dest, Coed
Ie Cine Vallew Dbwielon Martwage
Prat
Safe Proostt Company
Trstee
Pertormnne
Pyelenh
Wait Rail
Ieles
Stich Peer
Pertiniog
Weal
Gahd Railroade
Propurtiia Am
Win Munet Weateria
Redtinge
Mboeek
Emis
NATO
Garolin
Nantes
Aah Harta
Aapall Indeltalnesa
Abit
New York
Honda
Hall Teorth
Cael
Eherts
New Yyers
Transfer of One Hundred Year Mortgage Bonds by Special Masters
The Mercantiles Trust Company holds One Hundred Year Mortgage Bonds in New York under a transfer to the order of a named party, then to the Special Masters. The bonds carry force and effect as if delivered to the Special Masters, subject to the named party’s order.
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Mercantiles Trust Company
New York
Auch Specia
Birin
Anid Rallmaids
Guy
Sakk
City of Norfolk bond sale details and payments
City of Norfolk announces common bonds of 700 each with a total of 29 500.00 for a July 1996 issue. Interest payable January and July 1st. Bonds offered through the city treasurer and payable to the order of the City Treasurer. Names of subscribing institutions listed including banks and trust companies. Finance Committee chair Davis outlines bid reservations and committee oversight.
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Treasier
Hank
Comiseree
Norfalie Nao Londennai
Ch National Tink
Davis
Common Mounellie
J.B. Lowendara
Tinleman Finance Committee
Select
Counell Iym
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H. F. Jorosa
Jean
Sawyer
Inglnia
Mr. Sawyers
Jornal
My. Sawer
Hit Discovers
Gxenius
Ttn
Cannet
Biel
Miles
Neryine
I. W. Gallaher
Liestraat
Gallaher
Milwaukee
St. Milwanree
Elhart
Ted
Commercial Place
Roanoke Avenue
Norfolk Academy
Newport News Military Academy
Lass
Huppman
Newport News
Suffolk College
Indorats
Finney
Suffolk
Norfolk College
COM Pew
Wwe
Jyllw
Pmaleaura Sco
INO
A. Cunningnam
Fout
Rockwlle
University of Virginian
Tearnell
Lehigh
Princeton
Maseychurelles Institute of Technology
Hoston
Wesleyan Female Institute
ST Pattcnton
Washington Cmy
Thor. Ouen
Henry P
Virginia Military Institute
Exington
Selener
Bcott Siup
Episcopal High School
Ndan Alexandria
M. Blackford
M. Tyta
Pantops Academy
NPAR
Charlottesville
Jon BR. Sampson
Ady Vrod
Roanok College
Salem
Bladthyoe
Julius D. Dreher
Episcopal Male Academy
Houston
Malipax
Diocese of Southern Va
Heard
Nee
J. G. Shackelford
Richmond Female Seminary
East Grace St
Richmond
John HW
Powell
T. G. Peyton
H. Robertaon
University OF Virginia
Virginiana
Southwest Virginia
Wehoo
South
Samuel D. Jones
Frest
Bristol
Tenn
Outhern Female College
Petersburg
Beast
Gate Euuae
Kyle Davis
Peace Institute For Young Ladies
Raleigh
N. C
Jas. Dinwidbie, M. A
D&wim
MT. ST. Joseph's College
Bro. Joseph
Baltimore
Mad
Virginia College Ung Ladies
Grand Mountain
Mattie I Harris
Tronnoke
Hollins
Institute Botetourt
Rginia
Feleoti
Svenery
Bellevue High School
Bedford County
Ita
Tor
Pele
W. RB
Abbot
Peers Jylith
Tucer Brellovus
Rte
ING Green Academy
Howl
Leache-Wood
Granby Street
Vompebont
Reese
Agnes Douglas West
Princcipal
Locust Dale
Washington and Lee Snivemnivy
Lexington
Jynu GW
C . Lee
Bethel Mulitary Agademy
Washington
Gutremely
Butbet Academy
P.O
LAW School
Washington & Lee University
Lexington, Va
John Randolph Tuckier
DERBY
RB. Stevens
WM. Stevens Buns
Main Street
Clemon Rand
Aleave Reliable
Leone
Pertioninis
Robert F. Holmes & CO
Maln Atrest
G. Fh. Rowden
Charles Sianp
Special Manters
Alexanden & Gnpen
Belleborg Fur Companmon
Mercantile Trua’ Company
No. 12
Broadway
N. Y
Jonn T Niender
Amolonter
Amethon
Brent
Courte Hose Dour
Dty
Est Street
United States Navvy Guard
Mavette Street
Foy
Conny Street
James AL T. Dowel
John ©. Membyes
Nevratle
Niyeeyard
Bureau
Seerotk
The
Seaboard
Atlanticne
JOUN_ DL
Adi Thompson
Lens
Goodridgh
John J. Roper
Washoeco OW
Wentress
Georges L. Moa
Denon
Kige Well Taylor
Coline
Moss
As. Dodson
Heaven
Olin T. Kuin
George H. Norrett
Henry Kirn
Emg Cree ‘Ag
Accident
Pinte Inka
Stoam Beller
Irwin
Twin City Express
Water Street
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