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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Why Young Soldiers Are Best

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 3

Surgeon-Captain Will, writing in the "United Service Magazine," quotes the opinion of Baron von der Goltz in favour of young soldiers, He says, "Our present…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1898 · page 2

And your father?' Sleeps the sleep of the just,' said Lelia, bursting into tears. 'I succeeded in penetrating to the dungeon in…

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The United States and Spain. Future of the Philippines. Probability of a Renewal of War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Spanish American Peace Commission is still sitting at Paris. The Spanish Commissioners profess to be astounded at…

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Wolseley and the Soldier Who Saved His Life

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

Lord Wolseley has written the following letter to Mr. Luke Doyle, of Nenagh, whose eon was killed at Omdurman:—"Dear Doyle,—I have just read of the death of…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 November 1898 · page 2

'Mourn, inhabitants of Dargo! Mourn, for the father of his people; the last male descendant of our prophet is no more! The Iman Hassim…

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War Artists

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 11

The war correspondent is no new creation of the times, remarks a writer in the "Graphic." The great marine painter, William Vandervelde, as the…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 9

'Prince!' said the chief Molah. 'how came you present in the vault—the doors of which have not been opened since the accession of our late ruler?'…

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THE Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Criman War. Chapter XLIII.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 November 1898 · page 2

The rought mountain soldier regarded her with feelings in which admiration and regret were strangely mingled. Despite the resolution he had taken,…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1898 · page 2

There is not, probably, in the history of nations, a more astute government to be met with than that of Russia; it is gentle with the strong and…

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Britain's Naval Power. Nearly on a War Footing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 November 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The "Daily Chronicle" states that, the whole of the British naval power is well nigh on a war footing…

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New War Sloops

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 November 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Messrs. Laird Crothers, of Birkenhead, are building for the navy two sloops of war of the Condor type—twin-screws, of 960 tons…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 November 1898 · page 2

To his great annoyance Miss Challoner took the arm of Margaret, and resigned his. The young ladies had so much to say to each other after such…

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International News. the War Preparations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 November 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The public are mystified as to the object of the British war preparations. The British coast forts and the foreign stations…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1898 · page 2

Of course it is replied her brother, angrily; 'we generally believe what we wish. She saw your prying, inquisitive eyes were upon her, and…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 November 1898 · page 2

I have spirit to do anything that appears not foul pears not foul In the truth of my spirit. Shakespeare…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 10

'But how will all this coincide with your visit to London?' demanded the young lady, archly. 'Put it off,' replied the gentleman;…

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A New Weapon of War

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

The new bullet is loaded with cordite, and gives as much energy as the old Martini-Henry bullet of 410 grains gave with the best gunpowder; and,…

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"In the Event of an Anglo-russian War"

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

The Danish War Office authorities must now know thoroughly on which side their Government will stand in the event of an Anglo-Russian…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 November 1898 · page 2

On leaving the dinning-room the ladies retired to the dressing-room of Mrs. Vavasseur in order to prepare for the evening's amusement. The first…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1898 · page 2

'Do not deem me ungrateful,' she exclaimed to the young nobleman, as soon as Mary and herself had taken their seats in the vehicle, which…

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