The War. London, May 12
The Daily Telegraph announces that the foreign Ambassadors at Washington are discussing a movement in favour of arranging peace between the United States and Spain. The report lacks official…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
507 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 26
Butter as a Weapon of War
"Sail on the starboard bow?" "What is she?" asked Captain Peiterszoon. looking anxiously in that direction; for in the Eastern seas 200 years ago every strange sail…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. America and Spain. London, May 15
Reports have cached Washington to the effect that the Spanish squadron, under Admiral Cervera[?], is in the Caribbean Sea, and is steaming at full speed in a westerly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Spain and America Severe Fighting Anticipated. LONDON
General Merritt, who was recently appointed to command the American expeditionary force to be sent to the Philippines, anticipates that there will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Arrival of the Gape Verde Squadron at Cuba. Arms and Ammunition for the Spaniards. a Possible Estrangement Averted. London, May 20
Reports have reached Madrid to the effect that the Cape Verde squadron, under Admiral Cerveras, has arrived at Santiago de Cuba, a seaport at the south-eastern extremity of the island…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Purchase of an Australian Liner. the Spanish Squadron. France and Spain. London, May 21
America has purchased a steamer fitted with refrigerating chambers, engaged in the Australian trade. It is stated that the American Government is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest Particulars. a Ship Thrice Runs the Blockade. War Stores for Cuba. Explosion in a Spanish Fortress. London, May 22, 1.5 p.m
The officers and crew of the Spanish transport Montserrat have been feted at Coruna, the capital of the province of Galicia, for their accomplishment in having thrice run the Cuban blockade…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. LONDON
The officers and crew of the Spanish transport Montserrat were feted at Corunna for thrice running the Cuban blockade and conveying to the Spanish…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Spain and America. Spain Will Fight to the Last. LONDON
Speaking in the Spanish Senate, Senor Sagasta, the Premier, declared that Spain would continue the war until an honorable peace had been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Cutting the Cables. Spain Threatens Reprisals. American Cables Endangered. Movements of the Spanish Squadron. London, May 23
Reports from Madrid state that the Spanish authorities have decided to cut the American cables if the remaining cables to Cuba are cut by America. An unsuccessful attempt has been made by a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Spanish Squadron. Massing of Spanish Troops. American Soldiers Approaching Manila. the Spanish Flag and Its Enemies. Future of the Philippines. London, May 24
Reports from New York state that the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cerveras is returning to Martinique for the purpose of coaling. Spanish troops are massing near Gibraltar for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Spain and America. Spanish Troops Massing. LONDON
Spanish troops are massing near Gibraltar for transport to Cuba, and 6000 are now already assembled…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. American Troops for the Philippines. Rioters at Manila. Descent of Germans on Manila. the Invasion of Cuba. London, May 25
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer City of Sydney and the Occanic s.s Company's Australia, which were recently chartered by the United States Government, have sailed from San Francisco…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Spanish Flag and Its Enemies. Future of the Philippines London. May 24
Reports from New York state that the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cerveras is returning to Martinique for the purpose of coaling…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. No Engagements. Anglo-american Alliance. Remarkable Manifestations. London, May 25
REPORT from Key West state that the whereabouls of the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cerveras are definitely known…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Spanish Squadron. Cuban Insurgents Demoralised. Britain and Spain. Additional American Volunteers. Arrest of an Alleged Spanish Spy. London, May 26
There are groat rejoicings among the populace of Santiago de Cuba in consequence of the arrival of the Spanish squadron at that port. The New York Tribune states that the Cuban…
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The steamships City of Sydney and Australia have sailed from San Francisco for the Philippines with 5000 troops on board…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. London, May 19
The Cadiz squadron, comprising 12 ships, is ready for sea. It is reported that the squadron will proceed to the Philippines at the end of May, via Suez,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Sickness in Cuba. America Cautious. Her Forces Prepared
AMERICA has deemed it advisable, owing to the great mortality now prevailing, and the near approach of the unhealthy season in Cuba, to take preecutionary measures…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Spain and America. American Troops for the Philip pines. LONDON
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer City of Sydney and the Oceanic S.S. Company's Australia which were recently chartered by the…
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