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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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AMERICA & SPAIN. War Probable. Walking Skeletons in Cuba. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 5

THERE ia a decided revival of the war scare in Washington, and Senator Hall, chairman of the Naval Committee of the Senate, declares that war with Spain is inevitable…

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THE Daughters of Eve: Tale of the Maori War Original Novel. Chapter Ix.--(continued.)

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 15

Charley Ward's admiration for Florrie resolved itself into the ruling passion or his life, and he longed and looked for the time when a new love might spring up out of…

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America and Spain. War Preferred to Present Uncertainty. Large Purchases of Steamers. London, March 25

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1898 · page 3

THE warlike spirit between Spain and the United States is still of a pronounced character. Spanish stocks are rapidly falling, and Lloyd's quote a war premium of 5 per cent. for insurances…

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The War Cloud. China and Russia Intriguing. Croat Britain Preparing to Hold Her Own. The Situation Exceedingly Grave. London, Mar. 25

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1898 · page 3

CHINA has conceded to Russia a twenty-five years' lease of Port Arthur as a naval base, and a similar lease of Talienwan as a fortified open port, with the right to construct a railway from Petuna, in…

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The United States & Spain. War Imminent. Official Report of the Maine Disaster. London, March 27

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 2

The United States Government is hurriedly purchasing tugs and fast steam yachts with a view to improvising torpedo-destroyers. President M'Kinley has been requested to…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eye; A Tale of the Maori War CHAPTER X. -- (CONTINUED.)

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 15

The girl looked in the direction where Geordie would fire and said, 'He has shot one, look!' and they could make out two forms -- one was helping another to retreat…

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The Far East. Critical Situation. War Preparations at Hongkong. Russian Flag Hoisted at Port Arthur and Talienwan. Lord Salisbury's Resignation Demanded. London, March 27

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 2

The Hongkong naval yards are working night and day. The British warships in port are loading coal and ammunition, and preparing to put to sea…

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America and Spain. Matters Very Undecided. War Probable—America and Spain Preparing. London, March 30

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 3

THE United States Senate yesterday discussed resolutions in favor of the independence of Cuba, with immediate intervention on the part of America. A joint proposal was submitted to the House of…

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Spaniards Pra[?]ing for Success. War Recommended by U.S. Foreign Relations Committee. Wild Excitement at Washington and New York. London, April 4

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 3

Prayers were offered in the Madrid churches on Sunday for the success of the war against America. The Foreign Relations Committee of the…

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The United States & Spain. War Feeling in Spain Increasing. The Spanish National Navy Fund. Remarkable Demonstration. £140,000 Raised at a Theatrical Performance. Spain's Reply to American Demands Indefinite. London. April 1

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 3

The war feeling in Spain is increasing. A grand performance has been given in the Madrid Opera House, in aid of the National Fund, to be devoted to putting the Spanish…

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War Declared. Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 2

War has practically been declared between Spain and America. Thursday. The war feeling in the United States…

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Russian War Preparations. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 9

Russia has closed the port of Sebastapool, in the Crimea, against all merchant shipping…

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THE Daughters of Eye: A Tale of the Maori War Original Novel. Chapter Xi. -- (CONTINUED.)

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 15

By 11 o'clock he arrived at Parnell, where he knew the Campbells were staying, and they knew before he spoke that something was wrong at the farm. They thought…

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America and Spain. Feverish Anxiety. Strong War Feeling in America and Spain. London, April 7

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

PRESIDENT M'Kinley has postponed until Monday next hie message to Congress in reference to the reply made by the Spanish Premier to his proposals for an armistice to the Cuban insurgents, and the…

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Excitement at Fever Heat. Spain Anxious for War. Only Awaiting the President's Message. London, April 9

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 3

The Spanish-American situation is highly critical. The Spanish people are very excited, and clamoring for war; it is feared they will…

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Soudan War. Great Victory for British Troops. Dervishes Defeated and their Leader Captured. Congratulations to Sir Herbert Kitchener from the Queen, etc. London, April 10

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

Sir Herbert Kitchener, in command of the British troops in the Soudan, has gained a great victory over the Dervishes, capturing the leader, Mahmond…

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War Imminent. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 9

War between the United States and Spain is now considered a certainty. The Foreign Relations Committee are unanimous in their demands for…

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Spain and the United States. Threatened War. the President's Message

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 9

PRESIDENT M'Kinley's Message assigns the following reasons in favor of forcible intervention in Cuba: First, the cause of humanity, and to stop the…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eye: A Tale of the Maori War CHAPTERXIV.—(CONTINUED.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 1

When Florrie was lifted from the horse, she was made aware that children were clustering around her, and she felt lees afraid. But some of the bolder ones tugged…

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Soudan War. Crushing Defeat of the Dervishes. Further Particulars of the Battle. London, April 11

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

Further particulars are to hand of the battle which was fought on Friday between the Anglo-Egyptian troops and the Dervishes, led by Mahmond and Osman Digna, at…

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