When War Hung on a Button
The man man of the hour in France M. Delcasse, was a Foreign Minister during the critical Fashoda crisis: His wit and tact saved two countries…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1908
102 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 6
The Indian Frontier War. Severe Fighting, " Holy War " Preached. More Troops Mobilising. London
Brigadier-General Willcocks, with 3200 men and 18 guns, holds a front extending a 18 miles from Michni to Abazai, with a strong central position…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter Xv
[?]through the gorgeous rooms, [?] and waving plumes; [?] bright and living rays, [?] woman's love-lit eyes,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Frontier War. Two Days' Heavy Fighting
Matta was attacked' on Thursday night by the enemy, who was repelled. Friday's fighting in the Matta Abazai section was severe…
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The Mohmads became extremely truculent when orders were issed for the tribes to send deputations to hear the British terms Two brigades at…
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"To your friend, sir," observed the lady, haughtily. "He is a'dreamer," replied Henri; "so, like a true brother in arms, I raised the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Master and War. How Darwin Looked to His Gardener
It is as well that those dependent upon us have not to decide whether or not that which we do is of value or importance in the world, or many…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest cables. LONDON, Saturday. in Indian Frontier War
The Mohmands have been allowed till Sunday to consider British terms. '…
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Cunning, in striving to attain the end, Oft shoots beyond the mark.—Old Flay. Baron Tichoff was exceedingly embarrassed at. the command that he had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Lawyer Soldier
BEFORE the Full Court, consisting of the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Pring, and Mr. Justice Sly, Mr. Windeyer, who was instructed by Mr. F. R. Cowper, applied that…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →General News. Morocco War Costs £4,000,000
The French Government has decided to send about 5000 more troops to Morooco to strike a decisive blow as soon as possible. The campaign…
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Her calmness and self-possession at once deceived the wily Russ, who quitted the saloon to issue fresh instructions to his agents…
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The punitive measures, against the Mohmands continue. The Second Brigade under Major-General A. Barrett encountered severe…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Japanese Boycott. War Rumours in the East
Passengers by the steamer Empire, from the East, state that Japan is in a deplorable condition as a result of the far-reaching boycott. The Chinese…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Indian Frontier War. Desperate Fighting
Three hundred Mohmands seized the water supply of Umrakilli. Heavy fighting followed. The Mohmands exhibited desperate…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter XIX.—Continued
Schlusselberg is an ancient fortress, formerly belonging to Sweden, built upon a rook close to the source of the Neva, a fountain which rises from the bottom…
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Upon a bed of straw-reclined the gaunt figure of an aged man whose venerable beard fell like a snow wreath upon his chest his dress bad evidently been rich,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Brutal Treatment of Soldiers
Four sergeants and four bombardiers have been charged before a court-martial in Berlin with having ill-treated the soldiers under there command…
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This regarded him with pleased sur[?] had met with one who at last seemed to comprehend her nature. Pardon me," said Henri, "the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Short Story Contraband of War
Stamford, of the 3rd Dragoons, Saute, of the 90th Field Battery, and Wyllson, of the Batlandshine Regiment, were seated on a grassy bank under a hedge. They had gone…
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