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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

2,965 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 149

Offensive America and Mexico. Mexican Customs House Seized. "War Inevitable." London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 2

America has taken offensive action against Mexico at Vera Cruz. Acting on orders from Washington, given in the first place by President…

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Nothing to Prevent War. America Takes Vera Cruz. 200 Mexicans Killed. New York

Leader · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 2

War has practically started. America has taken action in Mexico, and Vera Cruz has been captured. In the action, four Americans were killed,…

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First Blood Americans Capture Vera Cruz 200 Mexicans Killed Small American Casualties. War Resolution Carried. Washington

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 4

War preparation are proceding actively throughout the United States. President Wilson has agreed to modify the settlement to which Congress has…

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Formal War

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 4

The breaking of the diplomatic relation has plunged both nations into war…

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Cables. War Position Serious. Huerta Recalling Ambassador's. London

Leader · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 3

The Americans have landed at Vera Cruz 2000 soldiers. The dead and dying are lying about the streets of the city, and many buildings are wrecked…

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War! Americans Capture Vera Cruz. Mexican Combination Likely. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 4

It is officially reported from Washington that the Americans have captured Vera Cruz with the loss of four killed. The Mexicans who were killed, or wounded, it is reported,…

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To-day's Cables. London, Friday. the Mexican War. British Residents Warned

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 4

All British residents have been warned to leave Mexico city…

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At War United States and Mexico Vera Cruz Bombarded Heavy Gun Firing. Waterfront Buildings Destroyed. Bodies in the Streets. Vera Cruz

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 2

Owing to the continuance of the fire from the house tops, the American warships bombarded the southern section of the city with heavy guns. Many…

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Uncle Sam's War with Mexi[?]

Leader · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 5

Although President Wilson has used every means in his power to avoid [?]tervention of Mexican affairs, it was [?]red all along that Huerta, who has…

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Mexico the Opposing Forces. War Prospects

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 4

Whilst it is possible to give approximately accurate figures in regard to the strength of the United States army and navy which may be utilised for…

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Cables. Preparations for Long War. London

Leader · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 6

Inquiries are being made for steamers to act as troop ships and colliers for the American fleet now in Mexican territory. These vessels will be needed…

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Miners and Militia. War in Colorado. New York

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 1

It is probable that the death toll of the battle between the coal strikers at Colorado and the militiamen will reach 50…

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The War in Mexico. Sniping at Vera Cruz. Washington

Leader · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 6

Latest messages from Vera Cruz report that everything is quiet except for occasional shots from snipers. Some Mexicans climbed to the top of…

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LIke civil War Labor Troubles in America. Strikers Out of Hand. Conflicts with Troops. Trinidad (Colorado)

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 6

The women and children believed to have been suffocated in the Empire Mine are known to be still alive. The strikers are still firing and using…

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War. Nationalists and Rebels Combine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 2

All British residents have been warned to leave Mexico. The Constitutionalists have united with the Huertans along the…

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On a War Footing. Panama Canal Zone

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 2

Colonel Goethals. Engineer-in-Chief of the Panama Canal, has issued orders placing the canal zone on a strict war footing…

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Munitions of War. Australia's Obligations. Views of Sir Ian Hamilton

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 2

Sir Ian Hamilton said very nice tilings about Australia and its young army to an interviewer before leaving for New Zealand the other day. On one matter he touched a…

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The War Outrages on Border Americans Reported Killed Excitement in Texas. a Difficult Situation

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 4

LAREDO (Texas), Saturday. Mexican Federals have opened a campaign against Americans, and are destroying public buildings in the town…

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The War Outlook Darker Englishmen Held Prisoners. Reported Japanese Intervention. Americans in Peril. Vera Cruz

The Bathurst Times · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 2

A train has arrived from Mexico City with British and German refugees aboard. They bring reports that the mobs…

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The War America's Action worthy of Contempt Senator's Startling Statement. Lives Sacrificed Without Remorse. Washington

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 3

Senator Penrose declared that the United States' action was worthy of the contempt of the whole civilised world as, while its citizens were…

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