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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. General Blanco's Life Attempted. General Shatter's Arrangements. Fighting in the Philippines. A Spanish General Killed. 500 Spaniards Surrender. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1898 · page 1

A volunteer named Saina, determined to be avenged for the execution of his brother on a charge of conspiracy, shot General Blanco, the Spanish Governor…

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Prisoners of War. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 2

The United States Government has decided to surrender to the Ambassadors of France and Austria, for shipment to Spain, the crews captured in the Spanish…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. [Reuter's Message.] Don Carlos' Pretensions. Spanish Eating their Horses. The Second Spanish Squadron. LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 1

Don Curlos, the claimant to the Spanish throne, threatens the Government at Madrid with civil war. General Garcin, one of the rebel…

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The War. Fighting in Cuba. American Troops Landed. a First Engagement. 'Twixt Shotand Shell the Treatment of Prisoners. the Fate of the Philippines. What Russia Says. [Reuter's Messages.] Troops Landed in Cuba. Fighting Near Santiago. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 2

Hand-to-hand fighting has at last commenced in Cuba between the United States troops and the Spanish. A despatch from New York states that…

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The Situation in Spain. A Civil War Threatened. Spanish Reserve Elect Returns to Cadiz

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

Don Carlos, the pretender to the Spanish Throne, threatens the Government at Madrid with civil war. Admiral Camara, who left last week…

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The War. America and Spain. Operations in Cuba. The Landing of Troops. London, June 21

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

The American transports conveying General Shafter's army are definitely reported to be off the Cuban coast. Eight thousand troops are…

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The War. American Troops in Cuba. General Shafter's Strategy. Fort Socapa Silenced. Admiral Cerveras' Position. a Battle Proceeding. [Reuter's Messages.] the Landing in Cuba. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

The entire force of the United States infantry, cavalry, and artillery, under the command of General Shafter (numbering 15,000 men), which left Tampa…

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The War Operations in Cuba. Advance on Santiago a Stiff Engagement. American Losses. Repulse of a Spanish Attack. Occupation of Juragua. Spanish Government Anxious. Cortes Prorogued. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1898 · page 2

Active operations have now begun at Cuba on the port of the Americans. The combined forces Under General Shafter are advancing on Santiago, and…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. American Intentions. An Attack on Spain. Admiral Camera's Squadron. The Battle of Savilla. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 4

The United States Government has decided to send Commander Schley's squadron from West Indian waters to bombard the Spanish home ports and…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Second Spanish Fleet. An American Threat. Attack on the Ladrones. Another Cuban Engagement. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 1

The second Spanish fleet under Admiral Camera bas left Cadiz the second time, and has been sighted off Port Said. The United States…

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The War. the Battle of [?]Av[?] a Hot Fight. Cowboys and Spaniards. Seventeen Americans Killed Including Prominent New Yorkers. Troops for Manilla. [Reuter's Messages.] Fighting at Savilla. Account of the Battle. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

Further details are to hand of fighting between the Americans and the Spaniards, under Coloner Linares, near Savilla, in Cuba…

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The War. America and Spain. The landing or Troops in Cuba. Successfully Accomplished. London, June 21

Western Grazier · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

The entire force under General Shaffer, numbering 15,000 men, landed at Daiquiri without mishap. The General sent several colliers…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. Movements of Commander Watson. Additional Spanish Troops. The Cuban Blockade. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 4

Commander E. W. Watson has sailed from Key West for Santiago de Cuba, where he will take command of the flying squadron with which he is to…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. American Intentions. An Attack on Spain. Admiral Camera's Squadron. The Battle of Savilla. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 1

The United States Government has decided to send Commander Schley's squadron from West Indian waters to bombard tho Spanish home ports and…

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The War an Extension of Operations. a Flying Squadron Formed to Pursue Camera: the Attack on Santiago. on the Eve of Battle. [Reuter's Messages.] the Squadron for Spain. in Chase of Camara. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

The report that the U. S. Government intend to carry the war into Spanish home territory has been confirmed…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Movements of Commander Watson. Additional Spanish Troops. The Cuban Blockade. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 1

Commander E. W. Watson has sailed from Key West for Santiago de Cuba, where he will take command of the flying squadron with which he is to…

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The War. the Siege of Santiago. Water Supply Cut Off. Americans Almost Naked. a Naval Duel. the Spaniards Seek Safety. Germany and the Philippines. Second Spanish Fleet. Vessels Reported Foul. San Juan Blockaded. [Reuter's Messages.] a Naval Duel. the Terror Disabled. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 2

A Spanish unprotected cruiser and the torpedo boat destroyer Terror attacked the United States converted cruiser St. Paul off San Juan, the…

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The War. Before Santiago. General Shafter's Hope. Another Sea Fight. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 2

The attack on Santiago de Cuba is now but a matter of hours. There are 13,000 American troops before the city, and General Shafter is confident that he…

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The War. Before Santiago. the Rival Armies. Separated, by Halra Mile. Admiral Camara's Fleet. the States and the Philippines. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The American army in Cuba is concentrating on the northern side of the city of Santiago do Cuba. Only half a mile now separates the two armies. The…

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The War. America and Spain. Operations in Cuba. The Attack on Santiago. Strong Position of the Spaniards. Transportation of Seige Guns. London, June 28

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 3

The outposts of the American army are within sight of Santiago. An attack will be made to-day if sufficient artillery is available…

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