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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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War News. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 6

Advices received from the Dutch colony of Curacoa, sear the coast of Venezuela, state that the Spanish squadron, under Admiral Cerveras, which recently arrived…

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How a War Would Affect Women

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 6

During the talk of war and the preparations for war that have been going on during the past few months, we have heard nothing and read…

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The Spanish Cabinet. Hecunstiuction Completed. No Change in the War Department

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 5

Senor Sagasta, the Spanish Premier, has, with considerable difficulty, succeeded in reconstructing his Cabinet after the resignation of Admiral…

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The War. America and Spain. the Cable Services. Caution in America. Press Censorship. Cuba Wireless and Isolated. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 5

A rigorous censorship of newspaper and other telegrams has been established by the American authorities in order to prevent the divulgence…

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The War. the Rebels in the Phillipines. Spanish Efforts at Conciliation Disaster to [?]N American Crew. an American Ladies' League. to Boycott French Goods. London, May 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 3

Aguinuldo, the leader of the Philippine insurgents, and 17 other rebol chiefs, who hadesoapod to Hung Koug, have left tuere for the Philippines in order to lead a native…

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In Spain. a Fortress Blown Up. 10 KILLED, 62 Wounded. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

An explosion has occurred at the Spanish fortress of Cartagena, which is situated on the Mediterranean, 826 miles south-east of Madrid…

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The Latest. Explosion in a Spanish Arsenal—ten Men Killed, 32 Wounded. London, May 22

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

An explosion has taken place in the fortress of Cartegona, a seaport in the Mediterrancan, and the chief naval arsenal in Spain. Ten won were killed and 32 wounded, among…

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The War. Admiral Cervera's Squadron. France and America. Friendly Relations Renewed. the Spanish Premier Speaking. War to the Bitter End. London, May 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

The announcement that the Spanish squadron, under Admiral Cervera, which on Sunday last left the Dutch island of Curacoa, off the coast of Venezuela, had…

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The War. America and Spain. the Spanish Squadron. Spain Elated. the Squadron in Motion Again. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

There is great elation in Spain over the news that Admiral Cervera has, by his tactful movements, succeeded in baffling the attempts of the United…

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America Unprepared. an English War Correspondent's Views. the Volunteer Forces. Cavalry Without Horses. Regiments Not Half Equipped. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

The war correspondent in America of the London Standard reports that the volunteers which constitute the bulk of America's military forces are…

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War News. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 3

The authorities at Madrid state that the Spanish squadron, under Admiral Cerveras, which on Sunday last left the Dutch island of Curacoa, off the coast of Venezuela, has…

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Latest War News. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 3

The captain and crew of the Spanish Transatlantic Company's steamer Montserrat, which was successful in thrice running the Cuban, blockade, and conveying 100 guns…

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The Spanish-american War. Dispute Between Two Men. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 3

A dispute took place over the Spanish-American war between two men named respectively, Samora and Twitchin, and led to Twitchin…

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The War. Sickness in Cuba. America Cautious. Her Forces Prepared

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 3

AMERICA has deemed it advisable, owing to the great mortality now prevailing, and the near approach of the unhealthy season in Cuba, to take piceautionary measures for…

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War Cables. Cervera's Squadron. Its Whereabouts Known. Still at Santiago. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

Although recently different statements have been made as to the actual whereabouts of the Spanish Squadron under Admiral Cervera…

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The War. America and Spain. the Philippines. to Go to France. a Spanish Move. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

Quickened interest in the future of the Philippine Islands, which America claims by right of conquest, has been created by reports which are current…

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The War. Admiral Cervera's Squadron. a Game of Hide and Seek. the Philippines. Reported Cession to France. London, May 23

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 3

The naval authorities believe that Admiral Cervera is dodging the American fleets, and that he will continue to play hide-and-seek with them until he is…

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War over Cuba. the Pains of Spain's Cowardice. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 2

GENERAL Miles, the Commander of the American army, engaged in the invasion of Cuba, says he will require 85,000 men…

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War News. London

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 8

The War Board at Washington has given an explanation of the dilatory tactics pursued by the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera…

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The War. America and Spain. the Philippines. German Interference. Promptly Suppressed. London, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

It is reported from the Philippines that the Germans attempted to land provisions at Manilla, but that Admiral Dewey, the…

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