Word: rey
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...that internationally popular bon viveur, the returning U. S. Ambassador to Spain, Alexander Pollock Moore. When Mr. Moore departed for Spain he was perhaps best known as widower of Lillian Russell. He had not been in Spain six months, however, when it was reported that he habitually addressed el Rey Alfonso as "Chief" and the Duke of Alba as "Jimmy...
...Madrid el Rey Alfonso XIII embraced that genial Pittsburgher, Alexander Pollock Moore, U. S. Ambassador to Spain, devoted husband of the late Lillian Russell. Mr. Moore, who is said to address Alfonso as "Chief" and the Duke of Alba as "Jimmy," had just officially informed his royal friend that he was about to resign as Ambassador and return...
...parting benediction, el Rey spoke feelingly as follows: "Besides being Ambassador, you have always been a friend. Your kind sympathy and friendly manner have obtained everything for your country. Moreover, you have always helped us and been a great friend...
...later, when he was slated tc. succeed the latter as Commander-in-Chief, he had the chagrin of seeing General Nivelle, many years his junior, promoted above him. Again, in 1921, political intrigue prevented him from being promoted a Marshal of France with Generals D'Espérey, Fayolle and Lyautey...
Alfonso trece, el Rey Alfonso trece...