Sick Soldiers. the Manilla Garrison. Advices in Madrid. London
As showing the great strain put upon the Manilla garrison, the Marquis de Estella, the Spanish Governor of the city, has cabled to the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
507 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 26
Insufferable Heat. the Santiago Attack. How American Soldiers Fight. Almost Naked. London
It is stated on the most reliable authority that the heat at Santiago is insufferable. So heavy and unsuitable is the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Admiral Camara's Fleet. Refused Coal in Egypt, Important Decision by America. the War to Be Carried Into European Waters. London, June 27
The Spanish fleet, under Admiral Camara, consisting of 20 vessels, carrying 4,000 troops, has arrived at Port Said, at the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Cables. the Invasion of Cuba. Position at Santiago. General Shafter's Force in Sight of the City. Formidable Defence Works. Attack Expected To-day. London
The outposts of General Shifter's force of 15,000 American troops, which were landed on the south-eastern coast, near Santiago, have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Fight Near Santiago
London, Sunday Night.—Prior to their retreat to Savilla, the Spanish force of 1,200 men, under Colonel Lin[?] had 7 of their number killed and 27 wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Spanish-American War. Bismarck's Opinion
TO a correspondent of the Associated Press, Prince Bismarck condemned the war o[?] right. "I believe it," he said, "to be due to systematic provocation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. a Naval Encounter. Critical Situation at Santiago. London, June 30
AN exciting chase by American auxilary cruisers after a Spanish steamer is reported from Peurto Rico. The St. Louis and the St. Paul, two Atlantic liners bought by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. Another Fight. Gunboats Versus Cruisers. a Spanish Advantage. a San Juan Incident. London
San Juan the capital of the island of Porto Rico, has furnished another exciting incident in connection with the war…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Cables
The hospital at Siboney is stated to be full of wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Four British War-shits at Manilla. London
Four British men-of-war are now lying at Manilla, in readiness to protect British interests in the Philippines. The commander-in-chief of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Satiago Battle. Severe Fighting in Heavy Country. 1200 Americans Killed or Wounded. Insurgents Hold the Railways. Reinforcements for Shafter. the Commander-in-chief to the Front. London, July 4
The latest intelligence from Cuba regarding the war states that on Saturday Brigadier General Shafter attacked the San Juan forts and masked battery at Santiago,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Great Battle at Santiago. Heavy Losses on Both Sides. One Shell Kills 100 Wen. London, July 1
The American army, under Brigadier-General Shafter, comprising 15,000 men and several thousand Cuban insurgents, advanced to the attack of Santiago de Cuba on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →American-spanish War. Attack on Santiago. the Taking of El Caney. Destruction of Forts. a Stubborn Resistance. Effective Naval Gunnery. Americans Shell Spanish Lines. Cervera's Fleet Replies. an American Company Annihilated. the Americans Lose 1000 Men. Heavy Spanish Losses. London
Heavy fighting is going on before Santiago de Cuba. Three divisions of the American army, under General Shatter, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News. Great Battle in Santiago. London
The American troops and the Cuban insurgents made an attack on the Spanish at Santiago de Cuba on Friday, with three divisions comprising 15,000 Americans and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Admiral Cervera Wounded
The official report of Admiral Sampson states that Admiral Cervera was wounded during the fight, and that he is amongst the prisoners…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Cables. the Rescue of Cervera
The rescue of Admiral Cervera when his ship went ashore was effected by a boat from the American ship Gloucester. Several of the Viscaya's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Cables. Spain Defiant. She Will Never Surrender. Statement by Premier Sagasta. London
Despite the recent reverses sustained by the Spaniards in Cuba, the Philippines, and elsewhere, they are still proud and defiant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Land Attack. Storming the Heights at Caney. Magnificent Charge by American Infantry. the Hillside Strewn with Wounded. Hand-to-hand Fighting. Murderous Fire of Spanish Rifles
The Spanish war authorities have appointed Lieutenant General Toral to the command of the land forces at Santiago do Cuba, in the place of Colonel Linares, who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Brilliant American Victory. Great Sea Fight Off Santiago. the Destruction of the Spanish Fleet. Over 2000 Spaniards Killed, Wounded, or Captured. Small American Loss. Admiral Cervera Captured. London, July 5
The destruction of the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera by the American squadron under Rear-Admiral Sampson has completely altered the situation in Cuba. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. the Battle of Santiago. Admiral Cevera's Fleet Destroyed. Burning on the Beach. Rejoicing in America. a Brave General. the President Thanks the Troops. London, July 4
THE War authorities at Washington give an official confirmation to the reports alredy published as to the battle at Santiago do Cuba. Two important items of…
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