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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War. London, June 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 6

The United States dynamite cruiser Vesuvius fired three shells upon Santiago with frightful effects, resembling those of an earthquake, and causing widespread destruction…

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The War an American Success. a Battle in Progress. the Spanish Fleet. Tee American War Loan. June 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

The entire force under General Shafter, numbering 15,000 men, has landed at Daiquiri without mishap. General Shafter sent several coal transports…

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Probable American War in Europe. ANGLO-SAXON v. European Coalition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1898 · page 3

The Monroe doctrine a no longer a vital principle of United States politics; simply because nations are sometimes forced to go to war for the sake of national honour, trade…

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The War. Attack on Santiago. Rations Scarce Among American Troops. a Severe Engagement. Defeat of the Spaniards. Americans Gain a Signal Victory. Depression in Madrid. London, June 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1898 · page 5

The United States forces under General Shafter are within seven miles of Fort Morro, which is situated at the entrance to Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish forces are retreating upon Santiago…

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American War Loan. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

O[?] the American war loan which was recently subscribed threefold, 157,000,000dol (about £31,400,000) was tendered for in sums of under…

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Spread-eaglism and the War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

CONSIDERATION of the causes which led to the present conflict between the United States and Spain should quell any disposition to pity Spain in her reverses. She had misgoverned…

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The War America and Spain. SYDNEY, Monday morning

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

A SEVERE battle has been fought near Santiago, when a thousand Americans met two thousand Spaniards. The latter were completely touted, with…

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The War. Spain and America. America's Determined Step. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

Further particulars with reference to the invasion of Cuba by the 15,000 regulars forming the first instalment of the American army show that…

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The War. the Spanish Defeat at Savilla. an American Force Demoralised. Seventeen Killed. a Plucky War Correspondent. Spanish Reinforoements. the Situation in Madrid. American Troops for Manila. London, June 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 5

Further details of the fighting between the Americans and the Spanisrds under General Liustes state that a body of cowboys, organised by Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, a well-known New York…

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A Phase of the War. the Law of International Neutrality. Deputation to the Minister of Justice. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 5

A deputation comprising messrs. Robt, White and H. A. Holland was introduced to the Minister of Justice to-day by Mr. Fegan, M.L.A., with reference to the Nyanza case, heard at the…

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The War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

THE American troops under the command of General Shafter have landed at Daiquiri, 18 miles from Santiago do Cuba. The entire force numbering…

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The Good and the Evil of War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 4

"Through war, what streams of gore have drenched the hapless world." FAR back in the annals of the universe, and before civilisation had expanged…

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The War American Vessels After the Spanish. Santiago to Be Attacked. June 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 5

Commodore Watson, commanding the United States warships Newark, Iwoa, Oregon, Dixie, Yossmite, and Yankee, has been ordered to proceed to the coast of Spain, and afterwards to pursue…

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The War. Spain and America. Fight Near Santiago. A Cowboy Regiment Ambushed. Comrade Fires on Comrade. A Mule Bolts With a Gun. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 2

Additional particulars which have bee received with reference to the light between the American and Spanish troops near Santiago-de-Cuba,show…

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The War. a Small Naval Engagement. the Philippines. American, Troops Before Santiago. Water Supply Out Off the Spanish Fleet in a Bad Way. London, London, June. 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 3

A Spanish unprotected cruiser and the torpedoboat destroyer Teror attacked the auxiliary cruiser St. Paul (Captain Sigsbee) off San June, the capital of Puerte Rice. The St. Paul's gunshit the…

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The War. the Attack on Santiago. a Spanish Liner Chased by American Cruisers. the Latter Forced to Retire. Admiral Camara's Fleet. London, June 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 3

Accounts from Cuba state that there are 13,000 American troops, under tho command of General Shafter, before Santiago. General Shatter ia confident that lie will bo able to take Santiago within…

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The War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 4

The Governor of Manilla states that Gemany will not permit Admiral Dowey to bombard Manilla. He disdains any idea of surrender. The…

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Spread-eaglism and the War

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 4

CONSIDERATION of the causes which led to the present conflict between the United States and Spain should quell any disposition to pity Spain in her reverses. She had misgoverned…

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The War. London, June 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 3

Reports from New York state that General Shafter landed 3000 American troops near Santiago de Cuba. The landing was strongly opposed by the Spaniards. The Cuban insurgents made an…

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A Phase of the War

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 10

A deputation comprising Messrs. Robt. White and H. A. Holland was introduced to the Minister of Justice on Tuesday by Mr. Fegan, M.L.A.. with reference to the Nyanza case, heard at the…

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