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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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The War. America and Spain. London, Saturday. The Invasion of Cuba

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

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

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America and Spain, American Forces Within Seven Miles of Santiago. Spaniards Retreating. Americans Occupying Jurugua. 2000 Spaniards Attacked 1000 American Cavalry. 13 Americans Killed and 50 Wounded. Spaniards Defeated with Heavy Loss. American Troops Pressing Towards Santiago. Admiral Cerveras Reforts Spanish Position Critical. Riots Feared in Madrid. Reported That Admiral Camara Is to Land Troops at Philippines. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 3

THE American forces under General Shatter are within seven miles of Fort Morro at Santiago, and the Spaniards are retreating. General Lacoton's brigade has occupied…

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The War. America and Spain. Sydney, Wednesday. The Attack on Santiago

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

General Shafter's outposts are at Rio Guama, within sight of Santiago. The attack upon Santiago was to be made to-day, if sufficient artillery…

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

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 15

So it transpired. On seeing who the two men in the small cutter were the Maori fishermen gave a lusty cheer and pulled up around the cutter. Long George had been…

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The War. America and Spain. The Attack on Santiago. London

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

The American forces under General Shafter are concentrating on the northern side of Santiago. Only half a mile separates the two armies…

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Declaration of War

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 9

The Great Commercial War is now on and the Bon-Accord House is in a state of siege. The besiegers are "blowing it up" with thrilling accounts…

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The War. United States and Spain. Latest Details. the Battle at Santiago. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 9

FURTHER details of the fighting between the Americans and the Spaniards on Friday state that the battle began four miles from Santiago…

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

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 15

Ward, who had read a little, and was naturally playful as well as observant, here remarked: 'Flo! you girls now look like the brides…

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The War. America and Spain. Cheat Naval Battle. Destruction of the Spanish Fleet. Spanish Bravery Would Not Surrender. Capture of Cervera. The Cristobal Colon. Fights Two Ships Desperately. Spanish Losses. London

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

The destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet on Sunday has completely altered the situation. Rear-Admiral Sampson allowed the…

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The War. America and Spain. The Recent Naval Engagement. London

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

Six hundred Spaniards were killed in the recent naval engagement between the Spanish and American fleets off Santiago…

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The War. America and Spain. Bombardment of Santiago- London

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

The Doited States warships Brooklyn, Texas, and Indiana commenced the bombardment of Santiago from the sea. Owing to the high cliffs intervening, and the distance…

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The War. United States and Spain. Latest Details. Situation at Santiago. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 9

General Linares is still determined to resist the Americans to the death. The Spanish commander has sent a message to the American general…

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The War. America and Spain. Surrender of Santiago

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 3

It is officially announced that Santiago de Cuba has surrendered. Owing to the wound General Linares received in repelling the assault on the…

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America and Spain. Capitulation of Santiago Signed. Peace Negotiations Proceeding. No War Indemnity to Be Claimed Except for Destruction of the Maine. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 2

After much haggling the capitu[?]tion of Santiago has been signed; and troops to the number of 25,000 will march out with honors deposit their arms, and then be…

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The War. America arid Spain. Surrender of Santiago. London

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 2

Later news from Santiago states that it was only after much haggling, compelling Major-General Shafter to threaten a renewal of hostilities, that…

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The War. United States and Spain. Latest Details. Surrender of Santiago. London

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 8

The Spanish troops in Santiago marched out of the city on Sunday. They proceeded to the American lines and rendered up their arms…

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The War. America and Spain

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

The Governor of Madrid has prohibited a meeting of army colonels in the city, ostensiby called for the purpose of inspecting a new projectile…

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The War Office

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 3

The select committee appointed at the instance of the Hon. W. St. John F. Broderick, Under-Secretary to the War Office, to inquire into the…

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The War Party Opposes Peace

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 3

The war party in the United States opposes any peace negotiations until Puerto Rico and Manilla are captured. He: 'I hate to be squeezed in a…

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Science. Turning Big Liners Into Men-of-war

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 14

To tarn such vessels as the 'Teutonic' and 'Majestic,' tonnage 9,984, into naval cruisers costs £30,000 ; to build them £200,000. The British Admiralty has some thirty of…

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