American Joins French Foreign Legion in 1925 Tale
The article recounts Gilbert Clare’s account of joining the French Foreign Legion in June 1925 from New York, sailing from Port Vendres to Oran, and entering the Legion depot at Casernes. He describes the recruitment process, the diverse conscripts, and fellow Americans like Phillips, Nicholls, Cheney, and others who shared experiences in the Tirailleurs Senegalese and Zouaves units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Foreign Legion
France
New York
Bordeaus
Legion
Abd-El Kaim
Bordeaux
Bureau Des Engagements Volontaires
Legion Etrangere
Leon T
Butes
Monsieur
Gilbert Clare
Ireland
Tome
Port Verdres
Port Vendres
Caserne
T.e Tirailleurs
Oran Alger
Oran
Phillips
Charles
Phillipa
California
Vo Bere
Nicholls
Reusie
Nichells
Mororena
Shum
Hint
Sidi Bel- Abbes
Thompson
Olson
New Plane Carrier Joins Navy
The Lexington, described as the largest naval vessel, joins the U S Navy. A massive aircraft carrier of 33 000 tons, 874 feet long, speed near 99 mph, 106 planes, eight 8 inch rifles and 12 five inch anti aircraft guns. The ship features a floating city layout with 600 rooms, hospital, theatre, library, and loud speaker system. Commander Captain Albert W Marshall leads the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Mass
Associated Press
Wold
United States Navy
TSS
Lexington
Baratera
Alpert W Marshall
Real estate values near peak as limits may rise
New York December reports real estate values in major urban districts such as Grand Central and Wall Street zones appear near their limit for valuations. Speaker 8 W Straus of 8 W Straus and Company says inflation plays only a temporary role, with building height and traffic factors driving continued growth in larger, higher structures.
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New York
W Strauss
Straus and Company
Associated Press
Strauss
United States
Straus
Huuman
Grand Central
Wall Street
New York City
State Street
Chicago
Straus Regarda
Morover
Christmas telegram prank tolls Bridgeport calls
Western Union and police report a surge of prank calls over three days as residents received fake telegrams via telephone claiming delivery from Santa Claus. The hoax spread to Boston Philadelphia and other cities with threats of ill health or death unless acted upon. No harm reported though several callers were frightened and Western Union cooperates with authorities to halt the scheme.
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Western Union ‘Telegrah
Bridgeport
Western Union
Culergo
Sante Claus
Boston
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Yitcd
Three Suits Dropped In Superior Court
Three suits scheduled for trial in Superior Court have been withdrawn. The $4000 action by A F Koehler of New York against William Hennessey of this city for an unpaid promissory note was withdrawn. Annie Streh of Norfolk withdrew her $10000 action against Wilbur Dithrow of Danbury for injuries from a collision. Anthony Souce of New York withdrew his $4000 action against Deanneite Conse of this city for injuries in Westport earlier this year caused by a cat operated by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Cout
A F Koehler
New York City
William Hennessey
Annie Streh
Norfalk
Wilbur Dithrow
Danbury
Rollert
Hurts
Phantiffe
Anhony Souce
New Yorkers
Building Permits Granted by Board of Building Commissioners
A meeting of the Board of Building Commissioners approved permits for multiple structures in Bridgeport and Willington. Notable filings include Harriet Sanderson at 128 Buberott Avenue with a frame dwelling and Shantey Feenee Company at 85 Tolland Avenue for a shed addition. Ira Fixlee Place and Lorraine Street properties listed among others. A survey from New York City notes annual steam heat sales exceeding 7,000,000 pounds through meters.
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Dsosing
Yestern
Budi Commissores
Bridgepatt Land and Title Company
Willion
Nygien
Daelline
Buberott Avenue
Harriet Sanderson
Bunyaisw
Lorraine Street
East Side Union
Orange Street
Pend Bay Street
New York City
Metera
Central High mid-year seniors hold annual prom
About 200 couples danced at Central High School for the mid year class prom. An outside orchestra provided music with a moonlight waltz, soft lights, and Christmas greens as decorations. Patrons included Principal James C Moore and Mrs Moore, with various faculty and class officers listed. Refreshments served. no grand march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Riv
Central High School
Eine Hesped
James C Moore
Moore
Wilmot T Flake
Fiske
Marjorie P. Grant
Grace Cochran
Cheater K Calhoun
Geera
Y. M
Calhoun
James Bray
Louis Roberts
Leslie Abbott
Charles A. Abbott
Kathleen Calhoun
Helen P. Dumbrowski
Gordon Brooks
Florence Maraffi
Grace H Cochran
Ruth Bray
Virginia Kerr
Alfred Roberts
Maurice Hoffman
Jack Whyte Mins Calhoun
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ANE
Doty
INU
Mennett J Doty
Front Foreign Legion
Dexir
Bansett
Teletim
Aliance
North American Newspaper Alliance
Navy
Quincy
Mass
U. S. Navy
Albert W. Marshall
Rom
Ot Rob
Dial
Marrakeeh Morocine
Bat
Bere
Western Union Office
Jack Whyte
Charles Abbott
China
Harters
Hartford
Lee’s
Coxwell Chairs
Rocker
Dresser
Suis
Clearance Toys
Boeck Trough
LES See Bros. Navn SE
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