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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The following appeared in our late editions on Saturday:— the War. The Siege of Santiago. [Reuter's Message.] London, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 July 1898 · page 1

The situation at Santiago do Cuba remains unaltered. Before making his attack on the city, General Shatter (the American commander) is wishful of…

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The War First Attack on Santiago. a Whole Day's Battle Desperate Fighting. Suburb of Caney Taken. Heavy American Losses. Over 1000 Casualties. the Fleets in Action. One Shell Decimates a Company. [Reuter's Message.] Attack on Santiago. a Desperate Battle. Suburb of Caney Taken. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 July 1898 · page 2

The first attack on Santiago de Cuba on the part of the Americans came off early yesterday (Friday) morning. Three divisions of the United States…

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American Losses. Twelve Hundred Killed and Wounded. Two Thousand Prisoners. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

Reports from New York state that the American losses on Friday and Saturday before Santiago were 1200 men killed and wounded. while 2000…

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The War. the Fighting at Santiago. Further Particulars. the Killed and Wounded. Two Thousand American Prisoners. Morro Fort Silenced. U. S. Fleet Enters the Harbor. Cerveras' Squadron Destroyed. Surrender of the City Demanded. Reckless American Bravery. the Philippines. Three Thousand Spaniards Prisoners. Insurgent Successes. Manilla in the Balance. [Reuter's Messages.] the Capture of Caney. the Spanish Retreat. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

Further details of the fighting on Friday state that the battle began about four miles from Santiago. Colonel Grimes' battery of artillery, protected by…

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Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 1

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The War. a Great Sea Fight. the Defeat of the Spanish. Admiral Cerveras a Prisoner. Spanish Losses. Three Hundred and Fifty Killed. American Losses. One Killed. Two Wounded. the Seige of Santiago Reported Surrender of the City. [Reuter's Messages.] a Great Sea Fight. Sampson Versus Cerveras. Defeat of the Spaniards. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

The destruction of Admiral Cerveras' fleet on Sunday (of which only disjointed accounts came through befor to-day) has completely altered the…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. [Reuter's Message.] Germany and the Philippines. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 4

The National Zeitung, published in Berlin, states that though Spain should lose her colonies, America will not be the only gainer. If the Philippines are…

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The War. America and Spain. Operations in Cuba. Fighting at Santiago. Spanish Positions Carried. Heavy Casualties on Both Sides. Destruction of the Spanish Fleet. Reported Escape of Admiral Ceveras. Admiral Sampson Gone in Pursuit London. July 2

Western Grazier · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 3

A heavy engagement has taken place near Santiago between General Shafters troops and the Spaniards. The former carried the enemy's…

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Tke following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. [Reuter's Messages] Germany and the Philippines. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 4

The National Zeitu[?], published in Berlin, states that though Spain, should lose her colonie, America will not be the only gainer. If the Philippines are…

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The War. the Bombardment of Santiago Delayed by M'kinley. More Troops for Cuba Disorder in Spain. Advised to Sue for Peace. [Reuter's Messages.] Bombardment of Santiago. a Presidential Post Ponement. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 2

Genoral Shatter, commanding the American army in Cuba, on Monday notified the Spanish Commandant of Santiago do Cuba of his intention of…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 4

The total losses (killed and wounded) on the part of the Americans in the engagements before Santiago amounted to 2000…

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The War. Panic in Santiago. Mutiny of Spanish Prisoners. Camara Returns to Cadiz. Cruiser Alfonso Xiii. Destroyed. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

The Spanish residents and other noncombatants are leaving Santiago de Cuba, and a regular panic prevails in the city. The consulates are hourly…

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The following appeared in our late editions on yesterday:— Late Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] The War. LONDON, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4

President M'Kinley has issued a proclamation on the recent naval and military victories at Santiago, and advises the nation to thank God for the…

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The War. America and Spain. the Attack on Santiago. Destruction of Admiral Cerveras[?] Fleet. The Dash for Liberty Frustrated A One-Sided Fight. Admiral Cerveras Rescued. London

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

Admiral Sampson allowed Admiral Corveras' fleet to leave Santiago Harbour on Sunday. The flagship led the fleet, which passed the sunkon…

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The War. the Position Before Santiago. the Naval Fight. Admiral Villamil Killed. Release of Lieut. Hobson. Spanish Officers Deserting. a Republic Declared at Manilla. the Annexation of Hawaii. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

The American forces before Santiago de Cuba are without siege guns, pending the arrival of which the bombardment of the city is delayed. The troops, too, are…

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The War. the Santiago Siege. Negotiations for Surrender. the Prospects of Peace. Movements of the Fleets. [Reuter's Messages.] the Seige of Cuba. Extension of the Armistice London

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1898 · page 2

The armistice granted by General Shafter, commander of the U. S. army in Cuba, to Colonel Linares, Spanish commandant at Santiago, has been…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. The Recent Naval Fight. Terrible Privations in Havanna Effect of Dynamite Shells. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 4

Admiral Sampson has reported to Washington that, upon examination, he has found the Spanish warship Cristobal Colon in such perfect order that she can…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. Bombardment of Santiago. The Strength of the City. American Steamer Burnt at Sea. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 4

The report that the bombardment of Santiago by the U. S. forces had commenced on Sunday has not been confirmed. The American troops before…

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The War. the Position Before Santiago. Surrender Refused. Commencement of Bombardment. Refugees Suffering. Spanish Naval Losses Forty-two Vessels. [Reuter's Messages.] Before Santiago. Bombardment of the City. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

Colonel Linares, the Spanish Commandant in Santiago, has offered to capitulate provided his army is allowed to return from Santiago to Holguin, in…

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An English War Scare

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 2

A SENSATIONAL piece of news was circulated in England on Saturday, May 28, on the authority of a Birmingham correspondent of the Press Association. The chief constable of…

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