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The wars & local soldiers, 1913

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Mexican Civil War. Madero Considers He Can Win Out. No American Intervention. [Reuter's Messages.] Mexico, City

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

Madero withdrew his resignation yesterday whereupon an emergency meeting of Congress was called to discuss plans for ousting him. Madero defied…

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Tired Op War. Alleged Desperation of Bulgarian Troops. Sophia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Deserters assert that the state of the Bulgarian troops is dosperate. They are subject to the harshest discipline in the Hold…

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The War in Turkey. Enver Bey's Marine Expedition a Failure. Could Not Take the Bulgarians in the Rear. Retreat Across the Dardanelles. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Enver Bey's Armada is in a sorry plight. It includes the whole reserves. The Anatolia expedition was an utter failure, and Enver narrowly escaped…

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Attempted Assassination. Enver Bey Severely Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] Vienna

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

It is rumored that an attempt has been made to assassinate Enver Bey, the well-known Turkish general. He escaped with his life, but was severely…

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The War in Turkey. Rumored Peace to Be Talked About Again. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 4

Hakki Pasha has arrived in London. It is understood that his mission is to discuss the question of peace with Sir Edward Grey…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 3.30 p.m. the War in Turkey. [Reuter's Message.] Malta

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

The Turkish gunboat Haimdieh sailed last night with all her lights out…

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Militarism in France. Must Have More Soldiers. [Reuter's Message.] Paris

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 4

The Bourse is uneasy at the Government's military proposals, and also at the report that Germany is summoning the reserves for annual training two…

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War in Turkey. Heavy Montenegrin Losses. Destruction of a Volunteer Force. [Reuter's Message.] Cettinge

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

Details are to hand telling how General Martinovitch's column stormed Barbanzolt. He sent 3000 volunteers armed with…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Second Edition. the War in Turkey. [Reuter's Message.] Malta

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 4

THE Turkish gunboat Haimdieh sailed last night with all her lights out…

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Industrial War Among Film Makers. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

Owing to Pathe Freres's decision to abolish the middleman, and deal direct with exhibitors, 90 film-making firms threaten a boycott. It is estimated…

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War in Turkey. Bad Weather for Fighting. [Reuter's Message.] St. Petersburg

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

It is reported that Bulgaria and Roumania are willing that Italy and Russia shall arbitrate on their differences under Great Britain's suspices…

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War in Turkey. No Definite Movement. Europeans in Adrianople. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 4

A gale delayed 35 Greek transports at Mitylene which were intending to land at Besika Bay. Twelve thousand. Turks reached a town on the…

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Australian Men-of-war. Will They Be Recognised by Other Powers? [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

The "Morning Post's" naval correspondent says that if Australis's navy is taking up patrol duties in the South Pacific, a rather serious question arises…

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Old Soldiers and Sailors. Meeting Adjourned to Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 3

A meeting of the Old Soldiers and Sailors' Society was to have been held on Saturday night, but owing to the paucity of the attendance it was…

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The Turkish War. Indemnity From Turkey Demanded by Bulgaria. [Reuter's Message.] Sofia Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

The Bulgarian Minister of Finance has issued a statement that an indemnity is now an essential factor to be considered in connection with the…

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The Turkish War. Rumors of Peace Negotiations. Allies Said to Have Increased Their Demands. Inactivity of the Troops. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

The Powers have not yet received Turkey's acceptance of the collective Note. The "Telegraph's" reporter says…

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General Cables. [Reuter's Message.] Bakers Declare War. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 4

The London bakers have decided to notify a strike on Marth 15…

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The War. Servia Wansts £12,000,000 Indemnity From Turkey, [Reuter's Message.] Belgrade, Tuseday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 4

The "Tribune" says that Servia is asking for an indemnity of £12,900,000 from Turkey…

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The War. Snowstorms in Turkey. Impede Military Operations. [Reuter's Message.]

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

Constantinople, Wedn[?]ay. Severe snowstorms are impeding the operations at Adrianople, Bulair, and Chataldja…

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The Balkans War. Italy and the Young Turks. Secret Negotiations for the Purchase of Islands. [Reuter's Message.] Constant[?]ople, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 4

It is stated that Italy is secietly negotiating with the Young Turks for the purchase of the islands of Rhodes, Leros, and Stampalia for 80,000,000…

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