A Maori War Veteran's Narrative
A PRESSMAN, in his usual news-gathering rounds, recently came across one Benjamin Kirwan, who took an active part in the Maori war, '64-'68. Kirwan…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
460 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 23
The War. America and Spain. Affairs in Cuba. Annexation of Huzail. Bombardment of Santiago Commenced. London
Six hundred officer and men of Admiral Cervera's squadron were killed in the recent engagement. General Garcia, the insurgent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Bombardment of Santiago. The Strength of the City. American Steamer Burnt at Sea. [Reeuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon
The report that the bombardment of Santiago by the U. S. forces had commenced on Sunday has not been confirmed. The American troops before…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. the Bombardment of Santiago. a Mild Artillery Duel. the States Awaiting Reinforcements. Spanish Premier Resigns. [Reuter's Messages.] Bombardment of Santiago. Warships Only Engaged. a Mild Duel. London
The American warships Brooklyn, Texas, and Indiana yesterday commenced to bombard the city of Santiago de Cuba from the sea. Owing,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. the Position at Santiago. Consul and the Coal. [Reuter's Messages.] London
General Shafter has stopped the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba and has warned Colonel Linares that the city is at the mercy of the American fleet and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following appeared in our late editions on yesterday:— the War. The Bombardment. An Ineffective Fire. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Tuesday Afternoon
The bombardment of the city of Santiago by the U. S. fleet still proves ineffective, most of the shells fired falling into the harbor. One shell,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. Will Resist to the Last. Outbreak of Fever. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Wednesday Afternoon
This afternoon Colonel Linares reiterated his intention to resist to the last. Most of the American siege guns…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. Before Santiago. Germany and the States. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Afternoon
In their demand for the surrender of the city of Santiago the Americans offered to convey the Spanish garrison to Spain. The Americans insist also…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Will Resist to the Last. Outbreak of Fever. [Reuter's Messages.] London, Wednesday Afternoon
This afternoon Colonel Linares reiterated his intention to resist to the last. Most of the American siego guns…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War the Siege of Santiago. Heavy Falls of Rain. Spread of Yellow Fever. the Philippines. German Threats. Senor Sagasta Resumes Office. [Reuter's Messages.] Before Santiago. Spread of Yellow Fever. London
General Shatter, the American commander, has had a long interview with the Governor of Santiago de Cuba, in the course of which he vainly urged that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →American War Loan. London
The subscriptions for the American war loan, which was tendered for threefold, amounted to £250,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russian Minister for War. LONDON
General Kuropatkin has been appointed Minister of War in Russia, in succession to General Vannovsky…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. The Bombardment of Santiago. Arrival of General Miles. London
The American warships ineffectually commenced the bombardment of Santiago on Monday. Owing to the high cliffs and the distance of the city…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Surrender of Santiago. a Bloodless Victory. the Terms Agreed Upon. [Reuter's Messages.] Surrender of Santiago. London
Details are gradually coming in concerning the capitulation of the Spanish forces in possession of Santiago de Cuba…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following appeared in our late edition yesterday.— the War. Before Santiago. Germany and the States. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Afternoon
In their demand for the surrender of the city of Santiago the Americans offered to convey the Spanish garrison to Spain. The Americans insist also…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The following appeared in our late editions Saturday:— the War. The Surrender of Santiago. French Gunboat in Danger. [REUTER's Message.] London, Friday Afternoon
A French gunboat attempted to enter the harbor of Santiago de cuba at dusk on the day before the surrender of the city. Signals were made from the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. at Santiago. Capitulation Signed. Spanish Troops to Be Sent Home. Panic in Spain. Coastal Towns Afraid. [Reuter's Messages.] Before Santiago. London
After much haggling on the part of the Spanish Governor of Santiago de Cuba, in the course of which General Shafter, the American commander, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Fray at Shanghai. Frenchmen and Chinese. Chinese Killed and Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] London
A body of French sailors landed at Shanghai, China, to enforces the sale of the Josshouse and cemetery, which are situated within the French concession…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →2nd Edition Miner Office, 4 p.m. the War. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon
The position of the Cuban campaign is unaltered. Two American regiments garrison Santiago and General M'Kebbin has been appointed Governor of the city…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon
The Madrid newspapers assert that negotiations for peace are proceeding between Spain and the States. The suspension of the Spanish…
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