War Rumours
THE possibility of a hostile attack on the colonies is not so remote as some persons may imagine, and it is not a matter for wonder that the rumoured declaration of war between England and Russia caused so…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
31 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 1 of 2
War Clouds in the East
THE relations between the British Lion and the Russian Bear are extremely strained at present, and it will require all the diplomacy of the peace-loving…
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A TERRIFIC explosion occurred last week on board tins United States armored cruiser Maine, lying in the harbor at Havannah, Cuba. Many of the crew…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Bagpipe—An Instrument of War
THE bagpipe, whose stirring music fired the blood of the Gordon Highlanders as they scaled the heights of Dargai, says a Dundes, paper, enjoys, though it is not generally…
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GRAVE international complications have arisen on the Continent, and the British Cabinet has been hurriedly summoned to consider same…
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FROM recent cables it is apparent that the difficulty between the nations of America and Spain, which has been causing grave anxiety for some time past, is not likely to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The northern Star. Wednesday Morning, 27Th April,1898 the American Spanish War
SUDDENLY the West becomes the centre of interet in place of the East, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. United States and Spain. Hostilities Commenced. Capture of Ships and Troops. London
America has commenced hostilities against Spain by capturing a Spanish ship laten with lumber. The National War Fund in Spain has now reached £30,000,000 aterling…
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THE Archbishop of Madrid has issued a pastoral letter placing the Spanish army under the protection of All Saints, almost promising the troops invulnerability against the enemey's…
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THE United States commenced the war by capturing a Spanish lumber warship, also 1000 miles. The blockade of Havana has commenced…
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Provident M'Kinley will land 6000 troops in cube, to co-operate with General Gomex the insurgrent leader. Captain Milburne, [?] of the Bristish steamer…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War. Uniled Sidles and Spain. Manila Bombarded. Desperate Engagement, Spanish Ships Blown Up. Great Loss of Life. London
The Americans have captared two more two more Spanish aumiuera, one containing 400,000 dollars. The United States moniter Terror sighted…
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A CABLE has been received which states that a brilliant battle was fought between the American mid Spanish squadrons off Manilla. The Spaniards claim a victory,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cablegrams. War Spain and the United States London
REPORTS from Hongkong state that Manilla has surrendered to the Americans. The Insurgents are forming a Provisional Government…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. United States and Spain. Precautions at New York Harbour A Spanish Naval Descent Feared Distress in Havana. Horses and Mules for food. London
The Rebols and Americans repalsed an attack by Spanish cavairy at Marial. Many of the latter were killed and Wounded. Great precautions are being taken in New…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cablegrams. War. London
AMERICA has chartered 30 vessels to convey 25,000 troops immediately to Cuba and the Phillipines. Congress has sanctioned the enlistment of 10,000 Southerners…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. United Slates and Spain. London
A sharp fight has taken place all Having between the American torpede that Winelaw and three Spanish boats All the lattur were forced to retire, one being disabled…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War. United States and Spain. London
A portion of Admiral Sampson's United States Squadron, consisting of nine ships, bombardod San Juan and destroyed the fort within a few minutes. The Spaniards…
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THE American Squadron, which returned to Charleston, was immediately ordered to proceed to Key West. Two American war correspondents have…
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SAMPSON'S squadron bombarded San, Juan, completely wrecking the fort and destroying two Spanish ships. The city surrendered after a feeble resistance. The residents fled…
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