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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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War Resolution. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 2

It transpires that the war resolutions passed the House of Representatives by 337 votes to 37…

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War's Aftermath. Ex-president's Speech. Boston, Mass

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 2

Ex-President Taft, addressing 2506 Yale students, said that ever lover of his country should pray that war with Mexico might be averted,…

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Mexican Crisis. Tension Near Breaking Point. Socialists Oppose the War. But Threatened with Arrest for Sedition. the Position in Mexico City. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 2

The greatest excitement prevails all over the United States on account of the serious position which has arisen in regard to Mexico. Unless within…

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Vote for War. Washington

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 3

The House of Representatives has, by 337 votes to 37, passed a motion in favor of war…

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Opposed to War. Workers Threaten Strike. Governments Warning. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 3

Mr. Haywood, the American leader of the Industrial Workers of the World, has announged that a great meeting in New York will answer a declaration of…

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Cable News. America Disturbed. Preparations for Big War Preliminary Fighting at Vera Cruz. the Port Captured. the War Cloud Bursts American Honor to Be Upheld. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 3

President Huerta has point-blank refused to comply unconditionally, with America's demand for an apologetic salute…

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War Commenced. American Attack on Vera Cruz. Stubborn Resistance by Mexicans. Customs House and Wharves Seized. United States Fleet at Tampico. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 2

War preparations against Mexico are still proceeding actively throughout the United States. President Wilson has ordered…

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War Canoe As Wool Carrier

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 8

'Times change and we with time" might be writ as a motto on what is surely one of the remarkable vessels of the world, and once the doughty…

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Cables. the Mexican War. Very Little Shooting. Protection for Hotel-keepers. London

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 2

Firing at Vera Cruz began at daylight, the American battleships shelling the southern tower. Many buildings…

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War Begins. Capture of Vera Cruz. Crowds Throng the Streets to Cheer America's Success. WASHINGTON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 4

The Americans have captured the City of Vera Cruz. Early accounts stated that four Americans had been killed…

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The Mexican War. Vera Cruz Bombarded Streets Patrolled by Bluejackets. American Reinforcements Landed. City Badly Damaged. Vera Cruz

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 2

Owing to the continuance of the rifle fire from the house-tops at Vera Cruz, the American warships bombarded the southern section of…

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The Mexican War. American Troops Mobilising. Full Reparation Demanded. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 4

The breaking off of diplomatic relations has plunged both countries into war. It is reported that secret orders…

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Cable News. a State of War Constitutionalists Unite with Huertans. Huge Mass of Men Moving. American Excitement. Mexico City

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 5

All British residents have been warned to leave Mexico. The constitutionalists have united with the Huertans along the Northern…

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Evacuation of Vera Cruz Demanded. General Maas Marching on the City. Prophecy of Brutal War. Foreigners Leaving Mexico [?] Vera Cruz

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1914 · page 4

General Maas is reported to be moving with reinforcements, with the object of retaking Vera Cruz, General Carranza sent a message to…

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The Mexican War. Offer of Mediation. by South American Governments. President Wilson Accepts. But Prepares for War. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1914 · page 2

The Brazilian, Argentina and Chilian diplomats have offered, on behalf of their respective Governments, to mediate between the United States…

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Congressmen Determined for War

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 3

Congressional leaders are more favorable towards the view that the United States ought promptly to declare war against Mexico…

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War Preparations. United States Steps. Washington

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 3

It is reported that secret orders have been issued calling out 250,000 volunteers and that the mobilisation of the National guard has been ordered…

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The Mexican War. Riot at Galverston. Shots Fired Through Windows. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 2

A party of leaders sitting in Congress consider that the United States ought to promptly declare war against Mexico…

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The Mexican War Reported Executions President Wilson's Determination. "Huerta Must Go." Washington

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 2

There is tremendous excitement in Washington over the report that 19 United States subjects and one Britisher have been executed by…

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Soldiers for Ulster. Mr. Asquith Hastens Events

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 2

Sir Edward Carson says thai a crisis is approaching in the Home Rule question and which Ulster is determined to resist by force…

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