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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. An American Captain Dead. Lieutenant Hobson's Feat. Congratulations from the Spanish Admiral. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 1

Captain Gridley, of the United States battleship Olympia, which led the way in the recent battle of Manilla, was badly wounded during the fight and has since…

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United States War Revenue. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

The House of Representatives has rejected sundry amendments made by the Senate in the War Revenue Bill. A conference has been, arranged to deal…

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For Use in War. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 1

Captain Cansdell, of the New South Wales Engineers, has lodged with the War Office a sample of Lieutenantcolonel Rowe's patent steel folding…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. Reported American Repulse. A Spanish Torpedo Boat Sunk. The Siege of Manilla. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 4

It is reported that an American force, while attempting to effect an limding at Aqundures, on the Chliam coast, has been repulsed by the Spanish…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Affairs in the Philippines. Manilla Surrounded. Fierce Fighting Daily. Fears of Barbarities. Mutiny of a Native Regiment. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 1

The latest news from the Philippines is that General Aguinaldo, the insurgent chief with an immense body of followers, has succeeded in completely surrounding…

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The War. Fighting at Santiago. Bombardment of the Forts. Great Damage Done. Spanish Loss of Life. American Warships Unhurt. Spanish Cruiser Abandoned. the Position at Manilla. [Reuter's Messages.] Affairs at the Philippines. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

The Spanish Government has offered a reward of 25,000 dollars for the capture of General Aquinalde, who is in command of the Philippino rebels now…

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2nd Edition Mimer Office, 4 p.m. the War. Defence of Santiago. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 4

It is reported that Spanish troops consisting of 1000 regulars and 500 volunteers are at present defending Santiago de Cuba…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Reported American Repulse A Spanish Torpedo Boat Sunk. The Siege of Manilla. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 1

It is reported that an American force, while attempting to effect a landing at Aquad[?], on the Cuban coast, has been repulsed by the Spanish…

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The War. the Situation in the Philippines. Entire Archipelago in Revolt. Manilla in Danger. More Spanish Troops Called For. a Bombardment Off Cuba. Flight of the Spaniards. the Invasion of the Island. 27,000 Troops En Route. a Landing Expected on Saturday. Fighting to at Once Commence. Troops for Puerto Rico. ("Reuter's Messages.] Affairs in the Philippines. a Grave Situation. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 2

The situation in the Philippines is becoming most serious. The Governor-General of the islands reports that the people of the entire…

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Russia's Sinews of War

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

Mr W. R. Lawson (says the Review of Reviews) is rapidly becoming recognised as the most lucid and well-informed writer upon international finance, whose…

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A Terrible War Engine

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 4

If you go into the office of a certain business corporation in New York just now, you will see a pale youngish gentleman working quietly at a desk, which is…

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The War. Affairs at Puerto Rico. a British Officer Maltreated. United States War Revenue. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

Tbe Governor of the Spanish island of Puerto Rico accused Mr. Bett, secretary to the British Consulate at San Juan, the capital, of supplying the…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Defence of Santiago. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 1

It is reported that Spanish troops consisting of 1000 regulars and 500 volunteers are at present defending Santiago de Cuba…

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The War. America and Spain. Landing of Troops at Santiago. Cavite Arsenal Hearty for Occupation. London, June 7

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 3

Five thousand American troops have landed near Santiago and joined the insurgents under General Garcia. The Spanish forces menaced the troops…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. Germany and the States. Strained Relations. [Reuter's Message.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 4

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

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The following appeared in our late editions Saturday:— the War. Germany and the States. Strained Relations. [Reuter's Message.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1898 · page 1

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

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The War. the Invasion of Cuba. Transports Waiting for Convoys. a Cuban Port Held. by the Americans. Famine at Santiago. Germany and the Philippines. [Reuter's Message.] Troops for Cuba. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1898 · page 2

Reports from Washington state that the transports conveying 27,000 troops from Tampa to Cuba have been delayed at Key West, awaiting…

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The War. Another American Bombardment. Fighting at Guantanamo. Troops Ready for Cuba. Proposals for Peace. an Offer From the Pope. [Reuter's Messages.] Bombardment of Guantanamo. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1898 · page 2

A section of the United States fleet, under Commodore Sampson, has bombarded Guantanamo, on the north-east coast of Cuba. The shore batteries were…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Hostilities at Guantanamo. Thirteen Hours' Fighting. A War Loan for the States. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 1

Three of the leading New York banks have offered to subscribe a war loan for the States. The Spanish troops on Friday last…

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The War. America and Spain. a British Official Expelled from Puerto Rice. A Condition of Peace. London, June 10

Western Grazier · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 3

Mr Bett, the secretary of the British Consulate at Puerto Rice, who was charged with supplying the Americans with information regarding the…

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