The Cannon's Boom. Our Special War Wires. America and Spain at It. Landing Forces at Cuba. Fighting in the Philippines. a Brilliant Naval Battle. London
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1898 · page 2
The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, who has expressed his sympathy with the Spaniards in the present struggle, has given further…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Threatened Outbreak at Puerto Rica. Martial Law Proclaimed. Spanish Treasure Ship Captured with 400,000 Dollars. American Government Stores Blown Up. Attributed to Spanish Spies. Offers to Run the Blockade. Activity of War Correspondents. London, April 29
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1898 · page 2
There is great excitement among the people of Puerto Rico, where an attack is feared. Four Spanish gunboats have been seen off San Juan, the capital of the island,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. a Great Naval Battle. American Squadron Enters Manila Harbour. Engages the Forts and Spanish Warships. a Four Hours' Battle. a Spanish Success Checked. Converted Into an American Victory. Great Loss of Life. Many Vessels Destroyed or Injured. London, May 1
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1898 · page 2
A brilliant battle has been fought between the American and Spanish squadrons off Manilla. The Spaniards claim the victory, but admit heavy losses. No further…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News SYDNEY
Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1898 · page 5
The Cuban insurgents have attacked the town of Manzouilla, acting in conjunction with the Americans who landed during the week…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War News. Stirring Events. Slaughter on Land and Sea
Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1898 · page 5
WE continue our cable news of the war from the point up to the date of last issue:— FURTHER CAPTURES. LONDON, Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Cables
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2
There is no disposition on the part of Spain to submit. The Spanish accounts of the loss involved on their side set it down at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cardinal Moran on the War
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 4
Cardinal Moran, speaking in Sydney on Sunday at the annual breakfast of the Hibernian Benefit Society, on the war between Spain and America, said that too…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coaling War Ships. Supplying Admiral Dewey's Squadron. Vessels From San Francisco. London, Tuesday Afternoon
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2
In order that none of the American warships shall lack coal supplies and thus be rendered useless, the United States Secretary of the Navy has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Cables. Continued Offers of Service. 50,000 American Jews Volunteer. London, Tuesday Afternoon
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2
The war authorities at Washington continue to receive offers from those willing to take part in the war against Spain. These offers come from all…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Philippines. Garrisoned by American Troops. Held Through the War. Great Britain May Buy. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2
As a result of the recent American victory at the Philippines, President M'Kinley is despatching a body of 5000 regular troops to garrison the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Maori Trouble. Interview with Mr. Reeves. Outbreak Only Small. No Chance of Native War. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 3
Heater's representative in London has bad an interview with the Hon. W. P. Reeves, the Agent-General for New Zealand…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cable News. Bread Riots in Italy. Led by Women. Soldiers Hold the Streets. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 3
The increased price of bread has given rise to serious disturbancees in Italian towns. Riots, in which women were the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →American-spanish War. Surrender of Manilla. Indignation in Spain. American Troops for Cuba. Occupation of the Philippines. Guarding British Interests. a Consul Threatened. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2
The British third-class cruiser has been ordered to Santiago, in Cuba, owing to threats having been made against the British Consul at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. the Manila Engagement. a Disaster to Spain. Great Rejoicings in America. the Maine Wreck Destroyed. a British Consul Threatened. British Warship Sent to Cuba. London. May 2
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 2
Admiral Montigo admits that the Spanish fleet sustained great lose in the engagement in Manila harbour. The Spanish ships which were damaged took refuge in Baker…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Austro-Spanish Co-operation. What Will Be Frances Attitude
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 4
THE most recent announcement on the part of the Emperor of Austria is generally slewed as an indication of a prolonged straggle. It opens the door…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →America Victorious. Our Special War Wi es. the Fall of Manilla, a Civil War Threatens in Spain the Phillipines in the Hands of America. London
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 2
INTENSE excitement prevails in Madrid, and martial law has been proclaimed to maintain order. It is reported from America that a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Carlyle on War
The Worker · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 1
"What is the net purport and upshot of war?" To my knowledge, for example, there dwell and toil in the British village of Dumdrudge usually some 500 souls…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News. the Naval Fight. London
Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 3
Advices from Manila, where a great naval engagement between the Spanish and American squadrons took place yesterday morning, report that the disaster to Spain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Latest. London, May 5. the Greek War Indemnity
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 2
The foreign Ambassadors at Constantinople have informed the Porte that the first instalment of the war indemnity due to Turkey will be paid on behalf of Greece…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. The First Shot. a Word From the Waves
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 6
"Fire[?] [?] a w[?] of snow-white smoke, e[?]folding a spirit of [?] me, Leaps from a shining cylinder that is trained with deadly aim;…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →