Joffre Becomes Marshal as War Command Reshapes France
Paris reports President Poincare revokes earlier decrees and elevates General Joffre to marshal while assigning him as technical adviser on war direction. A new high command and war committee structure is outlined with Briand, Lyautey, Lacaze, Thomas, Ribot, and Ribot cited. General Nivelle and General Sarrail maintain liaison duties with the minister of war. public reaction favors Joffre’s restored dignity. A stock exchange parade is planned to mark a prosperous year’s end.
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Paris
Joffre
France
Poincare
Palan
Morocco
Briand
H. Lyautey
Lacaze
Marine
Albert Thomas
National Manufactures
Alexander Ribot
Finance
Nivelle
Sarrail
Army of the Orient
All Boys Over 7 Included in Army Training Plan
Col Webb C Hayes testifies before the Senate Army Committee proposing universal military training for boys 17 to 21. Three months annually for four years, with districts serving as units, details from regular and National Guard officers, exemptions expected, and wartime callout order outlined. Navy to train civilians next summer with camps at Newport Chicago Norfolk and San Francisco for a one month course, plus advanced trainings on battleships. Motor boat squadrons to be formed as patrol vessels with cruises July 2 to Aug 4.
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Washington
Webb C. Hayes
Ohio
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
National Guard
Col. Foote
Coast Artillery
Fortress Monroe
Col. Hayes
Regular Army
Senator Chamberlain
World Peace Association of
Minnesota
American Union
World Peace Association
United States
Navy
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Newport
Chicago
Norfolk
San Francisco
Atlantic Reserve Fleet
North Dakota
Philadelphia
New Jersey
New York
New Year's at Quiltys in Colonial Ballroom
New Year's at Quilty's in the Colonial Ballroom will feature two long dance sessions with novelties and Murray's orchestra. An afternoon matinee from 2 30 to 6 o'clock offers dancing, while the evening grand ball will be set to a ten piece Murray's orchestra. Admission is modest as the annual event attracts a large gathering.
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Quilty
Murray
Seaside council No 709 Royal Arcanum meeting announced
Seaside council No 709 Royal Arcanum will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening Dec 27 at eight o'clock in the Citizens' Building rooms 1025 Main Street. Visisting members from other jurisdictions are invited to attend and the event is described as of unusual interest. Joel Feller of 457 State Street, landscape architect, recently fell and broke a small bone in his right leg just above the ankle and will soon resume work. Portugal faces another revolution.
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Seaside Council
Royal Arcanum
Citizens’ Building
Main Street
Joel Feller
State Street
Leonardi's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Leonardi's Cough Syrup Creosoted as soothing and effective for hacking coughs bronchitis croup grippe and whooping cough for children and adults. Sold at Hindle's Drug Stores 987 Main St and 909 Main St offering quick relief for colds and respiratory trouble for 25 cents.
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Leonardi
Hindle’s
Main Street
Wilson's Final Presidential Vote Lead Stands 568822
Complete official returns show Wilson with 9,116,296 votes and Hughes 8,547,474, a 568,822 margin. Tables list state by state totals, noting gains from population and woman vote in suffrage states. other candidates Benson and Hanly receive 750,000 and 225,101 respectively. Also ad for January clearance sale at E. H. Dillon & Co.
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Associated Press
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Taft
Roosevelt
Alabama
Arizona
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Colorado
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Delaware
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Michigan
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New Mexico
New York
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North Dakota
Ohio
New Hampshire
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Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Benson
Debs
Soc
Hanly
Chafin
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Consolidated Stock Exchange
John Reck
Quilty’s
Portugal
E. H. Dillon & Co
Victor Herbert
Bridgeport
Piquette Piano CO
Cannon Street
Sonora
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Talking Machines
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W. K. Mollan
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Postoffice News
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