American-spanish War. a Running Sea Fight. Cervera's Fleet Destroyed. Bravery of the Spaniards. Admiral Cervera a Captive. the Position at Santiago. Preparing to Bombard. Official Despatch. Shafter Wants More Troops. Cannot Storm Santiago. a National Message. Brilliant Work and Heroism. Threat to Bombard Santiago. Cervera's Fleet Destroyed. Additional Troops. the Commander-in-chief Goes to the Front. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 2
The authorities at Washington have received a despatch from Major-General Shafter, who was established yesterday at Savilla, a village to the…
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Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 6
The Spanish crusier Olfonso XII was destroyed whilst attempting to escape from Havana harbour by night. Residents are leaving Santiago and a panic…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Cables. the Destroyed Fleet
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4
Hopes are entertained by the United States Government that the vessels of Admiral Cervera's fleet will not be altogether lost to them as war prizes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War News. American Victories. London
Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 6
The Spanish cruiser Christobel Colon was chased by an American cruiser, and, after fighting desperately, is now reported to be ashore, and has surrendered…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cost of the War to Spain
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4
The financial burden to Spain arising from the war is enormous considering the limited resources of the country. It is announced that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. News by the Mail. the Invasion of Cuba. Attacking Santiago
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4
THE Canadian mail steamer Moana, which arrived at Auckland on Tuesday, brought files of the American pipers, from which the following extracts, cabled from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Continental Opinions. Spain Advised to Sue for Peace. Attitude of the Pope. London, July 6
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2
THE Continental newapapers are recommending the Spanish Government to sue for peace with America, and declare that such a step may now be taken without…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. Great Unrest in Madrid. Popular Outbreak Possible. Palace Strongly Guarded. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 4
The destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet in the sea fight off the coast of Cuba has caused a renewal of of the unrest at Madrid, and grave…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Probable Abandonment of the Attack on Santiago. Another Spanish Warship Destroyed Intense Excitement in Spain. the War's Cost to Spain. Exceeds £1,000,000 Daily. Admiral Camara's Fleet Recalled. Annexation of Hawah. London, July 7
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2
It is considered probable that the American attack on Santiago will new be abandoned, as the place is strategically useloss. The American loss in the Santiago…
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Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2
A remarkably curious and unexpected outcome of the war, from a social point of view, has been the number of weddings which are directly attributed to the outbreak of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. London, July 9
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3
Statements have been received the several sources that Spain is preparing overtures for peace with the United States…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Enthusiasm in America. London, July 9
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3
At a joint sitting of the two Houses of the United States Congress, a scene of great enthusiasm was witnessed just prior to the adjournment. The members gave…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For War. Only Three in Favor. the Rest Want Peace. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3
With the exception of Lieutenant-General Correa, Minister for War, Signor Annon and Marshal Blanco, Governor and Commander in Chief in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. America and Spain. Santiago. the Seige Suspended. a Longer Truce. a Further Attack to Be Made. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3
The situation at Santiago de Cuba where a truce was granted by General Shatter, the American military commander, pending a definite reply to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Latest. the American Captures. Condition of the Seized War Ships. Critical Situation in Cuba. [By Telegraph.] London, July 10
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3
Rear-Admiral Sampson has reported to the authorities at Washington that the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon, which was driven ashore during the recent engagement, is in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Cables. No Surrender. Marshal Blanco's Orders. to Fight to the Last. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 2
Although General Linares, the Spanish commander, offered to surrender the city of Santiago on, terns which Major-General Shatter…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. America and Spain. Santiago. Unconditional Surrender Required. Spaniards Prepare for Defence. Trenches in the Streets. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 2
The latest news with respect to the siege of Santiago-de-Caba is to the effect that General Linares offered to capitulate, provided that his army…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. the Situation at Santiago. Capitulation Proposed. America Demands Unconditional Surrender. the Bombardment Commenced. 20,000 Refugees Starving. Though Loaded with Money and Jewellery. Thanksgiving Sunday in America. London, July 11
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 2
LIEUTENANT-General Linares, the Spanish commodore at Santiago de Cuba, has offered to capitulate to the Americana, provided that the Spanish army is allowed to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Russia. a New War Minister. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3
General Kouropatkine, Commander in Chief of the Russian troops, and Governor of the Transcaspian territory, has been appointed Russian…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Loan. an Immense Subscription 1200 Million Dollars. London
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3
The Subscriptions to the American War Loan have now reached the magnificent sum of 1200,000,000 (about £240,000,000)…
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