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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War Spain and America Manila Surrendered Provisional Government for the Philippines. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 5

REPORTS have been received from Hongkong confirming the hows that the Spanish authorities at Manila have surrendered the city to the…

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The War. Fighting Near Havana. Insurgents Harass the Spaniards. Spanish Cavalry Shelled by a Cruiser. People Living on Horse Flesh. Autonomy for Cuba. Silence of Admiral Dewey. Annexation of Hawaii. London, May 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 5

The American tugboat Leyden landed supplies for the Cuban insurgents at Mariel, on the northern coast of Cuba, 21 miles south-west of Havana, under cover of the guns of the American…

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The War. Capture of the Lafayette. Another Engagement. the Spaniards Claim a Victory; American Version of the Battle of Manila. Manila Blockaded. a Spanish Barquentine Captured. an Officer Beheaded. Americans Styled "Dogs" and "Cowards." May 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 May 1898 · page 5

Although stopped and warned Dot to approach Havana, the Lafayette made a daring attempt to run the blockade. She was chased by four American cruisers…

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Peace or War ? LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 3

Chili requires the Argentine Republic to definitely settle the boundary .dispute, and to this end offers peace or war…

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Further War New. LONDON

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 2

The foreign consuls at Manila have requested Admiral Dewev not to bombard the city whilst hie ships are unmolested…

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Latest News. The War. LONDON

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 2

The Rebels and Americans repulsed an attack by the Spanish cavalry at Mariel, many of the latter being killed and wounded…

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The War. America and Spain. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 2

The rebels and Americana repulsed an attack by the Spanish cavalry at Maniel. Many of the latter were killed and wounded…

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The War Spain and America Another American Victory. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 3

The American tugboat Leyden has landed supplies for the Cuban insurgents at Mariel, on the northern coast of Cuba, 21 miles south-west of…

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The War. Strategy by the Spaniards. Admiral Dewey's Report of an Engagement. Reported Naval Fight. Unrest in Spain. the Invasion of Cuba. Gallantry of the Spaniards. London, May 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

The Spaniards lured the American cruiser Vicksburg and the revenue cutter Morrill into a chase after a H[?]vuna schooner, bringing both vessels under the fire of the Santa Clara masked battery…

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The War. London, Sunday

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 2

It is rumoured that a naval engagement has been fought in the Atlantic, the result being satisfactory to Spain, Admiral Dewey has reported that in…

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The War. Occupation of the Philippines. the Invasion Op Cuba. Admiral Dewey's Victory. Provisions for Spanish Troops. America Providing for the Cubans. May 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 5

The Washington authorities are taking measures to expedite the despatch of troops to the Philippines. The Daily Telegraph states that President…

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The War Spain and America Reported Engagement off Hayti. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 2

Rear-Admiral Sampson, the Commander-in-Chief of the United States squadron in the West Indies, has announced his arrival off the coast of…

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The War. the Invasion of Cuba. American Troops Concentrating. an American Coaling Station. Running the Blockade. the Cape Verde Squadron. Germans and Spaniards Fraternising. the Situation in Spain. an Exodus From Havana. Praying for Victory. London, May 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 3

On learning of the position of the Cape Verde fleet it was decided to land the American forces in Cuba on Tuesday, and to start the expedition for the Philippines in a few days…

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The War. LONDON

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 3

America has chartered 30 vessels to convey 25,000 troops immediately to Cuba and the Philippines. Congress has sanctioned the enlistment of…

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The War. the Battle of Manilla. Fuller Particulars. "Remember the Maine."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 4

LONDON", Tuesday.—Virid descriptions in detail have been received from the Philippines of the engagement between the American and Spanish fleets at…

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The War. the Prospects of Peace. the Cape Verde Squadron. Coaling Stations for America. the Situation in Madrid. Captured Steamers. Contraband of War. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 3

The Daily Telegraph announces that the Ambassadors at Washington are discussing a movement in favour of arranging peace between the United Status and Spain. The report lucks official…

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Latest Particulars. American Troops for Manila. German War Ships Moving. Spain Under Martial Law. London, May 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 3

General Merritt, the commander of the United Status arms corps, which is being sent out to the Philippines to support Admiral Dewey, will take with him 1500 troops as the instalment of the…

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The War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

Great uncertainty exists as to the movements of the Cape Verde squadron. A sharp fight has taken place off…

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The War. London, May 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

Some English yachts lying at Malaga is Spain have been mobbed by the Speniards. The Spanish Cortes have adopted the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. A. motion…

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Chapter Xli. the Registrar of the Minister of War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 1

The patriot left, but he had not gone far. Through the curtained window he kept watch over the turkey to discover if he entered into conversation with any…

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