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Wilmington Dispatch in Wilmington, North Carolina

17 Dec 1916

Page 5

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Wilmington Dispatch

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

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5

Deposed French Chief Joffre Held Upon Western Front

London reports General Joffre has been removed as commander on the western front and will be replaced by younger leaders. The article traces his career from humble origins in Rivesaltes to leading French forces at the Marne and through the Somme, noting his emphasis on preparation and modernization.

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London Joffre Hindenburg East Trussia The Somme France Germany Pau Foch Paris Cis Mdlie Oine Castriau Rivesaltes East Pyrenees Polytechnic Indo-China Haut- Tonkin Senegal Diego- Suarez Madagascar Fontainebleau Lille Amiens Africa Col Bonnier Niger Segu Timbuctoo Higher Council of War Charleroi Joffre Millerand Poincare Marne Elvington North Front ST Princess Second ST
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Life and legacy of military leader born in 1852

The naval war and land campaigns were guided by a senior commander who steered the direction of operations for the Czar and Britain's new armies. Born January 12, 1852, he is sixty four and reflects on a career rivaling Kitchener, ready to face future changes with equanimity.

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Joffre Germany France Roberts Caillaux The Marne Great Britain Kitchener
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Christmas Excursion Fares Placed By Atlantic Coast Line

The Atlantic Coast Line advertises Christmas and New Year steamship excursions to Havana Cuba with a fare of 47.65 and meals and berth included. Tickets go on sale December 21 with return by January 7. fares listed extend to many Southeast cities and range up to 37.50 with additional regional rates. Limited return by January 10 1917 for multiple routes.

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Sumter Tampa Washington
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Proportioned Fares From Atlantic Coast Line Advertised

Proportionate fares from other points on the Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad of the South announced fare details and contact number as a sales notice stating sale on January 27 and 28 and limited sale on February 5 with phone 160.

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Atlantic Coast Line Standard Railroad South
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