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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Cablegrams. the War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 3

A majority of the Spanish Government is reported to be in favor of negotiations for peace. General Blance declares that if the…

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The War. Attack on Santiago De Cuba. Heavy Fighting. Great Losses on Both Sides. Splendid Bravery of the Americans. Stubbornness of Spaniards. the Admiral Cervgras Fleet Destroyed

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 3

A combined attack by American troops and Cuban insurgents was made on the Spaniards’ position at Santiago de Cuba on Friday. Three divisions comprising…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3

THE following cablegrams have been raceived since last iss[?]:— LONDON, Tuesday. Admiral Cervera has been interviewed…

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The War. [By Cable.] London, July 14

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

The attitude of Germony in the Philippines is extremely suspicious. A German warship attempted to protect Isla Grande against the rebels, but was compelied to…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 2

THE following cablegrams have been, received since last issue:— LONDON, Sunday. It was only after much haggling that…

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Modern Ships of War

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 3

While in one sense all warships are battle ships, the craft which bears that technical name is a steel structure, usually about 350ft wide, and 43ft…

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The War. London

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

The Spanish troops marched out of Santiago yesterday and went over to the American lines where they surrendered their [?] The American troops…

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The War. [By Cable.] London, July 18

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 July 1898 · page 2

Immediately after the surrender of Santiago the American flag was hoisted. General Shafter reports that Santiago is a perfect entanglement of defence, and it would have…

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The War. [By Cable.] London, July 21

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 3

The Spanish Cabinet and General Blanco disclaim any responsibility for the surrender of Santiago. It is intended to hold a Court Martial as Goneral Foral exceeded his…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 3

THE following cablegrams have been received since last issue:— LONDON, Saturday. Emilio Aquinaldo, the leader of the…

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The War. [By Cable.] London, July 26

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

Three divisions of troops have sailed for [?] Rice from the American camps at [?] Tompa. General [?] and three thousand four…

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The War. (By Cable.) London, July 26

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 2

Five the [?]Ca[?] at Cienfnego have appealal to Admiral S[?] to speedily capture the city, in [?] that the starration of the inhabitants may be aver[?]l…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 2

THE following cablegrams have been received since our last issue:— LONDON, Friday. From New York it is reported that…

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The War. (By Cable.) London, August 1

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 3

Spain regards the American stipulation for the cession of peace of P[?]erto Rico, and the refusal to recognise the debts of Cuba and P[?]erlo Rico, as a flagrant injustice…

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The War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 3

Cuban insurgents have captured Mayari, near the bay of Nipe, with 500 Spaniards. An interview of an hour's duration…

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The War. (By Cable.) London, August 4

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

The Spanish soldiers at Puerto Rico are deserting in large numbers to the American army. The United States craiser Columbia has…

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The War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 3

Queen Christina of Spain has approved of the reply to the United States proposals for peace. The reply was couched in guarded and…

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The War. (By Cable.) London, August 8

The Western Herald · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 3

The Queen of Spain has agreed to the acceptance of the preliminary conditions of peace laid down by America. She says Spain bows to circumstances, having done…

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The War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 2

THE following cablegrams have been received since last issue:— LONDON, Tuesday Night. ANOTHER serions fight took place in the…

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