The War. Ready for Service. 65,000 Volunteers Mustered. The Release of the War Correspondents. Aid to the Spanish Fleet. The Expedition to Cuba. Fruitless Manoeuvres. Impatience in America. The Crisis in Spain. [Reuter's Messages.] Volunteers for Service. 65,000 Mustered. London
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 2
Out of 125,000 American volunteers summoned for active service 65,000 have been mustered into the army…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Two Squadrons. War Correspondents to be Shot. Capture of a Spanish Gunboat. Attempt to Decoy American Ships Under Fire. London, May 16
Western Grazier · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 3
Admiral Sampson's squadorn has reached Puerto Plata, and the Spanish squadron has arrived at Curacoa. The fleets are now about 600 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Movements of the Fleets. Alleged Breach of Neutrality. Complaints Against France. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 1
Captain Schley's United States squadron, which left Hampton Roads to join Commodore Sampson, put into Charlestown on Sunday and received…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. America and Spain. Bombardment at Puerto Rice. Surrender of the Forts. The Spaniards at Manila Defiant. An Attach on Cardenas. The Americans Get the Worst of the Fight. The Cape Verde Squadron. London, May 13
Western Grazier · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 3
Nine American warships, under Commodore Sampson, bombarded the forts of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rice. Two Spanish ships…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Britain's Policy. The Anglo American Alliance. Opinions of Public Men. U. S. Soldiers Enthusiastic. A Stirring Scene. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Night
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 1
The suggested Anglo-American alliance is at present the theme of conversation in all circles. Herbert Spencer, the famous author…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Possession of the Philippines. The Powers Speaking, A Spanish Reserve Squadron. [Reuter's Message.] London, Tuesday Night
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 1
The London Daily Telegraph states that the Japanese Government is negotiating with Russia to prevent the United States permanently holding the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. France and the States. The Alleged Breach of Neutrality. Strong National Feeling A Proposed Naval Demonstration. Checked by Britain. At the Philippines. Active Rebels. Contemplated Attack on Manilla. Torpedo Explosion at Cardenas. A Boat Biown Up. Elghteen Americans Killed. Spanish Political Crisis [Reuter's Messages.] Alleged Breach of Neutrality. Resentment Against France. Strong Personal Feeling. French Manufactures Tabooed. London
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 2
The action of France in allowing the Spanish fleet, under command of Admiral Cerveras, to coal at Martinique, a French possession in the West Indies, has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. a Battle Fought. Heavy Cannonading Heard. The Spanish Fleets. Troops for the Philippines. Sensational Fire on a U. S. Cruiser. Saving the Magazine. Thirteen Men Succumb American Volunteers. Unprepared for Service [Reuter's Messages.] a Big Battle. on Sunday. Firing All Day. Heavy Fog Obscures the View. London
Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 2
The Commandant of the Island of Tortuga, which is situated about 50 miles west of Key West, and almost to the north of Havanna, has reported to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. An Exchange of Prisoners of War. Spanish Cruisers Sighted. Uneasiness in the States. London, May 18
Western Grazier · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 3
The Spaniards have agreed to hand over the two American newspaper correspondents, captured a few days ago at Cardenas, in exchange for two…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. The Spanish Fleet. May Have Reached Cuba. The States and France. A Trouble Averted. [Reiter's Messages.] the Spanish Fleet. Reported at Santiago. London
Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 2
Reports have reached Madrid that Admiral Cerveras and the Cape[?]erde squadron have arrived at Santiago de Cuba, on the south-east corner of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. The Battle of Manilla. More Details of the Fight
Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 4
THE steamer Australian, which arrived at Port Darwin yesterday, brought Hong Kong papers giving details of the battle of Manilla. How the U. S…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Spain will Continue. "To the Death." Will France Interfere? The Rival Fleets. Steamers for the States Australian Meat Trade. [Reuter's Message.] Steamers for the States. More Purchases. London
Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 2
The United States Navy Department has purchased a steamer fitted with refrigerating chambers and at present engaged in tho Australian meat trade…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Spanish Officers Feted. Explosion in a Fortress. Great Damage Done. Soldiers Killed and Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon
Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 1
The officers and crew of the Spanish transport Montserrat have been feted at Corunna, in Spain. The Montserrat, it is claimed, thrice ran the blockade on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. Cutting the Cables. An American Ruse. Fired on by the Spanish. Compelled to Retire. Threats by Spain. [Reuter's Messages.] a Spanish Threat. Americans Fired On. London
Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2
Reports from Madrid state that the Spanish war authorities have decided to cut the American cable if the remaining cables to Cuba are cut by the United…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. Arrival of the Spanish Fleet at Cuba. America and France. London, May 20
Western Grazier · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 2
It in reported at Madrid that Admiral Caveras' squadron has reached Satingo de Cuba. Reports from washington state that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. The States and Cuba. The Spanish Fleet. Playing Hide-and-seek. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 1
General Capote Kie, President of the Cuban Republic, declares that he will not tolerate any interference or control on the part of the United States in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. The Rival Fleets. Spain in Want of Coal. Troops Massing for Cuba. The Fate of the Philippines. Proposed Cession to France. 1000 Men Leave for Manilla. [Reuter's Messages.] the Spanish Fleet. in Want of Coal. London
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 2
Reports received from New York state that the Spanish fleet in command of Admiral Cervcras, which had reached Cuba, is returning to the French island…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Will England Declare War? Sensational Statements
Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 3
THE London correspondent of the Auckland News (New Zealand) sent to his paper the following sensational letter, which was published on May 7. After drawing attention…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. More Troops for Manilla The Invasion of Cuba. The Opinion of Lord Wolseley. "Half-drilled, Undiciplined Volunteers." A Dispute with Germany Threats from Admiral Dewey. [Reuter's Messages.] Troops for the Philippines 5000 More En Route. Paucity of Transports. London
Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2
The steamers City of Sydney and Australia, well known in the Australian'Frisco trade, have left San Francisco for the Philippines with 5000 United…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the War. Admiral Montojo on Trial. [Reuter's Message.]
Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 1
LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon. There has been a sequel to the battle of Manilla, recently fought between the United States and Spanish fleets…
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