The War. Reported Loan by France to Spain. an Alleged Compact
LONDON, Friday.—The "San Francisco Chronicle" to-day publishes a report that the French Government has agreed to lend 400,000,000[?]…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
499 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 25
Duelling in France. M. Rochefort Wounded
LONDON, Sunday.—A duel with swords was fought to-day between M. Henri Rochefort, the well-known French journalist, and M. Gerault…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. The Spanish Fleet. Still at Hide and Seek
LONDON, Monday.—The Kingston (Jamaica) correspondent of the London "Times," telegraphs that Admiral Cervera is in Central American waters…
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LONDON, Monday.—The war has already cost the United States 312,000,000dol (about £62,000,000)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. American Unpreparedness. No Guns or Uniforms
LONDON, Monday.—President M'Kinley is reviewing the United States troops in camp. Mr. Russell A. Alger, the American…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Bombardment at Santiago De Cuba. Battle Between the Two Fleets. Retirement of the Spaniards
LONDON, Wednesday.—Reports from Cape Haytien, on the north coast of Hayti, state that Commodore Schley yesterday bombarded the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Correspondents Arrested
London, Wednesday.—Messrs. Phil Robinson and Whigham, two war correspondents, have been arrested at Havana, and are to be tried as spies…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. the Naval Fight. Officially Discredited
LONDON, Wednesday.—A telegram dated Washington today 10 a.m. says it is officially announced that if any bombardment of Santiago occurred it…
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London "Truth" gives the following: "From our own correspondent, Washington, April 16th.—The War Minister is in continual communication with Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →How Britain Would "Cut Up" in Time of War
On the principle that it is well to be prepared for any emergency, a writer in one of the monthly magazines has been trying to estimate how our well-beloved…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The War. Spain Seeks Peace. the Powers Asked to Intervene
LONDON, Thursday.—The Spanish Government has commissioned Senor Leon Castillo, the Ambassador at Paris, to request the Powers to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Fierce Fighting in Spain. an American Officer's Prompt Action Saves Many Lives
It is greatly to be regretted that the Spaniards should have allowed their senses to become subservient to their anger. That such is the case is borne out by the…
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As everybody is talking about the Sirdar's hard and brilliant work just now, his experience of abstinence may be worth all the temperance and teetotal oratory…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →He War. the Spanish Fleet Mystery
LONDON, Friday.—The Paris newspapers assert that the Spanish fleet under Admiral Corvera is not in the West Indies, but has gone to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War and Its Cost
The war between the United States and Spain shows no signs of being quickly brought to a close It is much to be feared that there are so many…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. the Sinking of the Merrimac. Santiago De Cuba Blocked
LONDON, Monday.—The particulars of the sinking of the American collier Merrimac at the entrance to Santiago De Cuba harbour by Lieutenant…
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LONDON, Monday.—The American Senate has reduced the proposed issue of bonds in connection with the financial arrangements for the war…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. the Sinking of the Merrimac. Spanish Recognition of Gallantry
LONDON, Monday.—When taken before Admiral Cervera, the Spanish commander shook Lieutenant Hobson, who supervised the sinking of the…
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At last a military force from the United States has landed at Cuba. It comprises about 5000 men, and the expedition carries with it a number…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Indian Loan of Ten Millions. Railway Extension, War, or Famine
LONDON, Wednesday.—The House of Commons has sanctioned the granting of an Indian loan of £10,000,000 for railway extension, and to provide…
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