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The wars & local soldiers, 1891

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The Civil War in Chili. Affairs at Valparaiso. Battle Imminent

Evening News · Monday 24 August 1891 · page 4

LONDON, August 21.-Eight thousand insurgents have landed at Quintero Bay, near Valparaiso, with, a view to active hostilities against President Balmaceda's…

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The Civil War in Chili. Preparations for an Attack on Valparaiso. a Decisive Battle Imminent. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 August 1891 · page 7

Advices from Santiago state that 8000 insurgents have landed at Quintero Bay, near Valparaiso, and are preparing to commence active hostilities against…

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The Emperor William. Welcome Home Again

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 August 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The Emperor William of Germany met with a wonderful reception on his return to Berlin from his English and northern tour on Saturday…

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News by Cable. The Civil War in Chili a Great Battle

Evening News · Tuesday 25 August 1891 · page 4

London, August 24.-Fifteen thousand of President Balmaceda's troops are marching from Valparaiso to meet the insurgents, who are massed within a few miles…

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The Civil War in Chili. a Gbeat Battle Raging. Fearful Carnage. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 August 1891 · page 5

News from Santiago reports that 15,000 of President Balmacoda's troops are marching from Valparaiso to meet the insurgents, who are massed within a few…

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The War in Chili. a Desperate Battle. The Insurgents Gaining Ground. Balmaceda Beaten Backward--Three Days' Hard Fighting--The Issue Doubtful -- Seen from the Hills -- Landing the Marines. LONDON, August 24

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 August 1891 · page 5

Latest news from Chili states that General Balmaceda, tho President of the Republic, has advanced to Santiago to meet the insurgent troops, who are…

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The War in Chili. Severe Fighting. Heavy Losses

Evening News · Wednesday 26 August 1891 · page 6

LONDON. August 24.- The New York HERALD publishes lengthy details of the terrible battle raging outside Valparaiso between the insurgent troops and the…

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The Revolt in Chili. Severe Fighting Near Valparaiso. a Four Days' Battle. Three Thousand Killed and Wounded. the Insurgents Frequently Repulsed. Desperate Valor on Both Sides

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 August 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Monday, 2.50 p.m.--Details are being received of the severe fighting which has taken place since last Friday in the Republic of Chili between the…

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News by Cable. The Civil War in Chili. the Defence of Valparaiso. Reported Insurgent Repulse. a Massacre

Evening News · Wednesday 26 August 1891 · page 4

LONDON, August 25.-Both sides have suspended fighting in consequence of exhaustion and the great losses sustained. General Canto, the insurgent commander,…

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The Civil War in Chili. the Battle at Valparaiso. a Determined Struggle. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 August 1891 · page 7

Despatches received by the New York Herald from its correspondent in Valparaiso give details of the encounter between the Chilian Presidential and…

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The Revolt in Chili. Conclusion of the War. Contradictory Reports. Fearful Fighting-- Desperate Valor-- Enormous Losses-- Insurgents Taken Prisoners. LONDON, August 25

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 August 1891 · page 5

The report that H.M.S. Espiegle conveyed 10,000,000dol. of trust funds, which had been seized by President Balmaceda to enable him to continue the war, from…

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The Civil War in Chili. Frightful Carnage

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1891 · page 6

LONDON, August 25-Later details respecting the great battle around Valparaiso on Saturday and Sunday show that it was a most stubborn one, and was stopped…

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The War in Chili. the Battle at Valparaiso

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1891 · page 4

LONDON, August 26.-Doubtful reports received as to the result of the fighting around Valparaiso affirm that the insurgents were defeated, and that the remnant…

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The Next Great War. (From the Toronto Globe.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1891 · page 6

A recent German writer, Major Hindschnft, gives an interesting account of the probability of the next war, assuming that France and Germany are the combatants, and are left alone to fight it out. Since…

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Russia and Turkey. the War Indemnity. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1891 · page 5

It is reported that the Czar of Russia has proposed that Turkey should cede the Novi Bazar territory to Servia and Montenegro, in lieu of the arrears of the war…

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The Chilian War. the Battle of Valparaiso. Dreadful Carnage. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1891 · page 5

The battle at Valparaiso between the Chilian loyalists and the Congressionolists lasted throughout Sunday until it was stopped ty darkness. The President's…

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The War in Chili. Victory for the Government. Insurgents in Their Last Extremity. Preparing for Final Attack. London, August 26

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 August 1891 · page 5

No further news has been received with regard to the fighting in Chili. The Chilian officials in Now York, Paris and London have received no despatches as to the issue…

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The War in Chili

Evening News · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 4

London, August 26.-Advices from Valparaiso state that President Balmaceda was fully informed of the plans of the insurgent leaders, and that he showed the…

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Hews by Cable. The War in Chili. the Insurgents Victorious Terrible Slaughter

Evening News · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 4

LONDON, August 27.-Telegrams received by the Chilian Legations in London and Paris state that, at the battle of Quinteros on Tuesday, the insurgents, who were…

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The War in Chili. Conflicting Reports. Balmaceda's Victory Complete. Insurgent Reinforcements. LONDON, August 27

The Australian Star · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 5

The reports to hand regarding the war at Valparaiso, in the Republic of Chili, between the forces of General Balmaceda, the President of the Republic, and the…

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