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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve ; A Tale of the Moori War Chapter Xiv.—(continued.)

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

When Florrie was lifted from the horse, she was made aware that children were clustering around her, and she felt less afraid. But some of the bolder ones tugged…

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A War Vote. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1898 · page 3

Half a million dollars have been voted for expenditure on the U.S. Militia…

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Doubts About the War. Adelaide, Monday

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 3

Opinions strongly against the probability of war between Spain and the United Stales have been privately cabled to Adelaide citizens…

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The War Preparations. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

The following notice was posted at the Merchants' Exchange to-day:—"America and Spain—Preparations for War—Latest cables from New York…

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The Final Act. Before War. London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

Mr. G. W. Smalley, the Washington correspondent of the London "Times," announces that President M'Kinley has signed the resolution…

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Duration of the War. Differences of Opinion. London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

A general feeling prevails in the United States that the war will be short and that there will be but little bloodshed…

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The European Powers. Wish the War Localised. London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

…"Italia." the organ of the Marquis di Rudini Premier of Italy, states that the Powers intend to request that the…

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Third Edition. War Declared. Spain and the United States. M'kinley Signs the Ultimatum. War Commences on Saturday. London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

President & Kinley has signed the altimatum, and the United States mill begin the war after 6 o'clock on Saturday morning…

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2nd Edition The- World Spain and the United States. Preparations Fob War. by Both Powers. London

National Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

A bill, for submission to Congress, is being drafted, to rovide that the services of 200,000 men may be placed at the President…

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Australia and the War

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 2

As printed elsewhere in this issue, the Melbourne " Age" contributes an expression of opinion as to the probable result of the war now imminent between Spain…

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The War. America and Spain

Molong Argus · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 4

THE attained relations between Spain and America, our the position of affairs in Cubs, has resulted in war being declared. The following…

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Getting Ready for War. Tremendous Excitement

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.-- The movement of United States troops towards the coast is being hastened. The national volunteer reserves have offered to provide 400,000 men. The Government is…

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War Officially Proclaimed. the Ultimatum Sent to Spain. London

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 3

The ultimatum of President M'Kinley has been transmitted to Spain…

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2nd Edition The World War Declared. Spain and the United States. M'kinley Signs the Ultimatum. War Commences on Saturday. London

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 3

President M Kinley has signed the ultimatum, and the United States will begin the war after 6 o'clock on Saturday morning…

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America and Spain. on the Eve of War. First Shot To-morrow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.-- By a majority of 51 votes to 37 the U.S Senate has adopted an amendment recognising a republic in Cuba. The Senate has also by a majority of 67 to 21 adopted the resolutions of the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve; Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xvi.—(continued.)

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 15

‘I have a notion that they mean fellows who are soliders and diggers at the same time’. ’Soliders and diggers!’ repeated Don…

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Sydney Squibs. Federation and the War Trouble.-- Gladstone and the Cancer Disease. -- Zola. -- the Competitive Mania

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 7

Once again Federation is the burning topic of the day-- and often of the greater part of the night as well. Federation is now not only in the air, but also on the land, and I wouldn't be…

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Enlisting Recruits. London

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 3

Recruiting officers have pitched tents in the public parks of New York, as recruiting centres…

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War Declared. America and Spain. London

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

President M'Kinley has signed the ultimatum, and the United States will begin the war after 6 o'clock on Saturday. Itis expected that the Americans will…

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War Declared. Between America and Spain. Fighting Commences To-day. the Latest News

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 7

As reported in our "extraordinary", issued on Thursday morning, the President of the United States has signed the resolution passed by Congress which is as follows:…

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