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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War

National Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 4

FIERCE FIGHTING IN SPAIN. AN AMERICAN OFFICER'S PROMPT ACTION SAVES MANY LIVES. It ia greatly to be regretted that the Spaniards should have allowed their senses to become subservient to their anger. That such is the case is borne…

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The Cuban War Spam and the United States. the New Spanish Fleet. Again at Cadez. London

National Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 3

It is reported that Admiral Camara has returned to Cadez…

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Position in the Philippines. Cavite Arsenal Restored. Capture of Spanish Soldiers. London

National Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 3

Admiral Dewey has reported to the United States Government that the arsenal taken from the Spaniards at Cavite is now ready for occupation…

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Traitrous Soldiers

National Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 3

SHOT THEIR OFFICERS. AND. DESERTED 10 THE ENEMY. LONDON, Tuesday. The native regiments at Manilla have shot their officers and joined the rebels…

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A Maori War Veteran's Narrative

National Advocate · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 4

A pressman, in bis usual news gathering round, recently" came across one Benjamin Kirwan. who took an active port in the- Maori War, '64-'68…

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Does England Mean War? Sensational Rumours

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 5

In my previous letter (writes the London correspondent of the Auckland News) I gave some curious and interesting particulars of the vast preparations which the mother country is…

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The War. the Week's Operations. Invasion of Cuba. Blocking the Spaniards

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The United States collier Merrimac has been sunk by Lieutenant Hobson and seven volunteers, in order to block the entrance to Santiago harbour. Lieutenant Hobson…

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The War Bombardment of Santi ago de Cuba; (By Telegraph.) Sydney

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 4

Admiral Sampson, in command of the American fleet at Cuba has advised the authorities at Washington that he bombarded and silenced the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xxvii— (Continued.)

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 15

‘That’s just what troubles me —I don’t know where to begin’. ‘Oh, you are a dullard, Don. I wonder what Florrie sees in you’…

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Sydney Squibs. Federation.--court Decisions.--lady Doctors.--war Talk.--social Conditions in the United States

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 7

The result of the battle of the bill is another proof that one of the most foolish moves on earth is to bet all on ourselves and against the other fellow. Carried away by the enthusiasm which…

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The Cuban War Spain and the United States. Projected Attack on Santiago. Troops Leaving America. London

National Advocate · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 3

Twenty-nine United States transports, with 27,000 troops and a large supply of ammunition, have sailed from Tampa, in Florida, and are expected to…

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The War. Sickness in Cura. America Cautious. Her Forces Prepared

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

America has deemed it advisable owing to the great motality now prevailing, and the near appro[?]ch of the unhealthy season in Onba, to take pr[?]utionary measures for safeguarding the health…

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2nd—Edition the Cuban War American Demands. of Spanish Possessions. London

National Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 3

The Paris "Temps" publishes an interview with Mr. Chauncey M. Depew, the American railway magnate, in reference to the war…

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The Cuban War Spain and the United States. Germany And. the United States, London

National Advocate · Monday 13 June 1898 · page 2

It is reported at Washington that strained relations exist between Germany and the United States, owing to the refusal of the United States Government…

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The War

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

While all kinds of trashy staff are cabled to Australia, from the fact that his Serene Highness the Prince of some wretched village or other is indisposed,…

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The Cuban War Spain and the United States. the Attack on Santiago. Naval Base Adopted. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 3

The United States cruiser Marble head is holding the lower bay at santiago, 40 miles from Santiagode-Cuba…

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The Cuban War Spain and the United States. an Offer to Mediate. by His Holiness the Pope. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 3

The Pope has offered to invoke the intervention of the European Powers with a view to bringing the Spanish-American war to an and…

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THE U.S. War Loan. Offer by New York Banks. London, Monday night

National Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 3

Three of the leading banks in New York have offered to subscribe the war loan which the United States Government has been authorised to raise…

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The Cuban War Spain and the United Bombardment of Guantanamo. the Shore Batteries Silenced. the Spaniards Hold the Main Fort. London, Monday night

National Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 3

The American fleet has bombarded Guantanamo, on the Southern coast of Cuba, about 40 miles east of Santiago de Cuba…

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American War Humor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 7

The present situation is giving the Yankee journalistic humorists a chance. Here are some of their efforts : -- " The most imposing mobilisation Spain can…

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