Letter from a Swiss girl ends in Ellis Island intrigue
A dramatic letter from Ida Ruffy in Geneva to Amy Bouet in New York details a romance that led to her voyage on the President Lincoln, her detention at Ellis Island, and Bouet’s mysterious disappearance. Officials and family interference hamper their plans to wed as immigration authorities sort the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Murray
Ida Ruffy
Young Bouet
Geneva
Amy Bouet
Miss Ruffy
Rahe
A. Bouet
Mr. Ungerer
Pearl Street
New York
Amy Bovet
Switzerland
Idane
Lincoln
Bonet
Ellis Island
Young Bouvet
West Eighty-second Street
Ida Buffy
Amy
America
Tam
Man in Gallery Cries Out as Senate Debates Naval Bill
An unshaven man in the senate men's gallery shouted I proclaim myself the head of this house during naval appropriation debate. Doorkeepers and a policeman removed him to a basement detention room for mental examination. He claimed to be George Washington, born in 1898, and asserted varied identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Senate
Fairbanks
William O'Leary
Navy
George
Washington
White House
Washington, D. C
Bremerton
Washington State
Jules Verve
Ben Franklin
Richmond
O'Leary
United States
Department
Cigar Smoke Lingers In Rooms Described By London Lancet
The piece explains cigar smoke leaves a strong lingering odor unlike cigarettes or pipes. It notes oils from cigars cling to fabrics and papers and require thorough airing to remove. Oil release is greater in cigars than in other forms and disperses into the room air.
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London
Perry's Big Guns and the Tight Screw Lesson
The article recalls Commodore Perry’s gunfire heard near Cleveland and a prairie anecdote of a settler cheering after the battle. It then explains a method to loosen a very tight screw by holding the blade with pliers and twisting, a simple persuasion technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Commodore Perry
Cleveland
Bird Dogs Origins and Early Trainers
The passage notes bird dogs emerged a few centuries ago with the Duke of Northumberland cited as an early trainer. It states the Gordon setter originated near Gordon around 1800 and records sparse evidence of a distinct breed before the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Northumberland
Gordon
Lake of Gordon
New York
Good Terms Cash Message at Neighborhood Exchange
A new neighbor tells the corner grocer they will be on good terms, adding as an afterthought that the terms are cash. The remark captures a sharp, humorous street scene from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Unsuitable quote on child discipline (historical note)
Fragmentary quotation argues for maternal authority and fear of judgment over harsh punishments. It contrasts a sensible child with a feared punitive regime of dark rooms and stern teachers, attributed to a writer identified as White.
Sleepless Paris Cites Sleep Deprivation in City Life
Echo de Paris notes Parisians struggle with rest as a defining modern condition. The piece links ongoing sleep loss to colorless lips and feverish eyes shaping contemporary city life.
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Paris
Last Night Confession Before A Holiday Departure
A man confesses long held love on a late night before a planned departure, confessing to Miss Mollie as she responds with tender ambiguity. The scene ends with a soft good night as he leaves. The passage also discusses the whale’s power and its fate against whalers and harpoons.
L. M. Paints Proclaimed Cheaper Than Shoddy Varieties
Hackney Bros. promotes L. M. Paint as Zinc oxide white lead mix ground with pure linseed oil. The advertisement claims years of use at an actual cost of $1.20 per gallon and positions it against inferior cloth and paint options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackney Bros. L. & M
Notice of Administration for Osborn Green
Qualified as administrator of Osborn Green late of Durham county the Fidelity Bank adm r requests all debts due to the estate be paid at once and all claims presented by April 28 1909 or be barred this 28th day of April 1908.
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Osborn Green
Durham County
Fidelity Bank
Adm
Seaboard Train Schedules and Connections From Durham
Effective April 12 1908 Seaboard trains depart Durham with No 238 at 10 35 A M connecting at Henderson with No 38 to Portsmouth Norfolk arriving 5 30 P M resuming to Weldon for Eastern Carolina and Steamship lines to Washington Baltimore Cape Charles New York and Boston Also connects at Henderson with No 66 for Richmond Washington and New York No 241 arrives Durham 4 50 P M No 221 arrives 9 45 P M No 222 leaves 6 30 P M Durham Southern train 41 at 3 15 P M arrives Apex 4 25 P M connects with Sea board 41 and 43 for Charlotte Wilmington Atlanta Birmingham Memphis and points West and Columbia Savannah Jacksonville and all Florida points Timetables rates and information available from F W Woodward or R L Montgomery Agents Phone 11 or at address.
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Durham
Henderson
Portsmouth- Norfolk
Weldon
Carolina
Portsmouth-Norfolk
Washington
Baltimore
Cape Charles
New York
Boston
Richmond
Durham & Southern
Apex
Seaboard
Charlotte
Wilmington
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Florida
F. W. Woodward
Union Ticket
R. L. Montgomery
Raleigh
Selma
Goldsboro
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Tarboro
Norfolk
Fayetteville
Florence
Greensboro
U. S
Danville
Lynchburg
Southern Railway
Oxford
Jeffries
Keysville
All Points
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Charleston
New Orleans
Asheville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Charlottesville
H.B. Spencer
Washington, D.C
H. Hardwick
W. H. Tayce
2. C
R. L. Vernon
Trav
N.C
N. C
Notice of Abnlor Divorce Suit in Durham County
North Carolina to Durham Superior Court Sandy Guy versus Eva Guy. Plaintiff seeks absolute divorce on abandonment and adultery grounds. Eva Guy must appear at the May term, March 7, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Durham County
Sandy Guy
Eva Guy
Durham
N. C
B. Green
Unexcelled News Medium Featured In Local Section
The paper claims to be an outstanding news medium with a wide range of miscellaneous content. It highlights a compact weekly ride on a car page and notes coverage of Local State National and broader news.
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Saniayai
North Carolina
Southern Railway Passenger Schedule and Connections
Details of daily trains Nos. 108 136 135 116 274 and 36 30 7 with east and westbound routes through Raleigh Selma Goldsboro Greensboro Salisbury Charlotte Richmond and Norfolk. Includes transfer points at Selma Jeffersons Keysville and Greensboro and names the Southern Railway officials for information.
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Buffy
Ida
Goodby
Battle of
St Vincent
London Chronicle
Bug
House
George Washington
London Globe
Thetfort's
Black
AIR Line Railway
THE
Charlotte Observer
the Sunday Observer
Observer
the Observer Co
Charlotte NC
Dirfolk
Sun Daily
Sun
Weat
M. F. Bragg
Pass
Agt
W. B. Bevill
G.P. A
Roanoke
Gen
Office
Nashville
Pullman
Che
Sob
Durham, N. C
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