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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

'Is it forbidden then to dream in Russia?' demanded the young man. 'At least it is imprudent,' replied the female, 'for dreamers are…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xvi

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 2

Russia is not a country, but a vast theatre. Custine's Traael's. The three young men mutually…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XVI.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 2

The cashier merely shrugged his shoulders; probably few circumstances appeared to him singular that occurred in Russia…

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A Modern War Chariot

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 5

An improved form of the famous seythed chariots of the ancients has been patented in the United States and England. It is the idea of an…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XVII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 10

The baron muttered something about inspecting the register himself, and quitted the cabinet; his object being to gain time for reflection, for…

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Cost of the War Departments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 12

The following comparison of the numbers of officers employed at the British War Office and Admiralty, with their rank, salaries, and…

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A Soldier of Many Escapes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 11

Few generals of modern times have had more fortunate escapes than Si[?] Evelyn Wood. In his interesting story of the Crimean War he gives a…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XVIII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 September 1898 · page 2

At the name of his friend, the heart of the listener beat violently. He no longer fell inclined to quarrel with his imprisonment, but rather to bless the…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xix

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 2

He hath as many eyes as Argus has; A tongue framed to each deceit. Old Play. In Russia there are two distinet…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xx

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 2

Stone walls do not a prison make, Or iron bars a cage; Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hormitage,…

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An American War Prize. Spanish Cruiser Refloated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The Spanish armoured cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa. one of the vessels of Admiral Cervera's squadron, which was driven ashore…

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What Might Happen in the Next Great War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 6

A correspondent sends to the "Daily News " an account of an interview he has had with a diplomatist whose tenure of an important post in the Far…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XX.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 2

The countenance of Lelia became pale as she gazed upon the haggard, careworn features of the speaker, upon which the hand of death was…

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Soldiers of Fortune in Tampa Camp

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 3

Many, strange experiences and many adventures had fallen to the lot of some of these men, says a writer in "Scribner," and had the war been delayed a little longer the stories…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXI.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 2

The men took their oars as if with the intention of complying with his request, and with one hearty stroke would have brought the boat back to…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 10

It is said that in addition to his own personal experience and knowledge, he has inherited a vast amount of traditionary information from his father…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xxiii

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 October 1898 · page 2

Scorn arms the soul with stern endurance. Which e'en oppression cannot vanquish…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter Xxiv

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1898 · page 2

Experience teacheth us. That resolution's a sole help at need. SHAKESPEARE. No sooner was Alexia left to the…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXIV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 October 1898 · page 2

'The penalty of my silence,' calmly observed her cousin. The fortitude and self-possession which the dangers she herself had…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimean War. Chapter XXV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1898 · page 2

At this last appeal the sufferer utters a laugh so full of scorn and derision, that the baron was about to quit the room, when the minister of police made…

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