Philadelphia Public Ledger
November 2, 1933
Tesla 'Harnesses' Cosmic Energy
Inventor Announces Discovery of Power to Displace Fuel in Driving Machinery Calls Sun Main Source
A principle by which power for driving the machinery of the world may be derived
from the cosmic energy which operates the universe, has been discovered by
Nikola Tesla, noted physicist and inventor of scientific devices, he announced
today.
This principle, which taps a source of power described as "everywhere
present in unlimited quantities" and which may be transmitted by wire or
wireless from central plants to any part of the globe, will eliminate the need
of coal, oil, gas or any other of the common fuels, he said.
Dr. Tesla in a statement today at his hotel indicated the time was not far
distant when the principle would be ready for practical commercial development.
Asked whether the sudden introduction of his principle would upset the present
economic system, Dr. Tesla replied, "It is badly upset already." He
added that now as never before was the time ripe for the development of new
resources.
The central source of cosmic energy for the earth is the sun, Dr. Tesla said, but "night will not interrupt the flow of the new power supply."