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The wars & local soldiers, 1891

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Chilian War. Santiago Surrenders Peacefully. Welcome to the Chilian Fleet. Exemplary Behavior of Insurgents. Protecting Foreign Consulates. Jealousy Among Balmaceda's Officers. Lives of Men Sacrificed. The Killed and Wounded. An Absolute Defeat--A Fiendish Battle--Serious Riot at Valparaiso--200 Rioters Shot. LONDON, August 31

The Australian Star · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 5

No further fighting, has taken place in Chili between the insurgent forces and the Government troops. A peaceful surrender of Santiago was arranged at a conference…

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The Chilian War. Further Details. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 5

The Loyalists at Placilla lost 700 in killed and 3000 who were taken prisoners, including the whole of their artillery. The insurgents lost 200 men, who were…

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Russia and Turkey. the War Indemnity to Be Paid. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 5

The Standard states that the Sultan of Turkey has yielded to the demands of the Czar of Russia, and agrees to pay the indemnity that has been accruing since the…

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News by Cable. The War in Chili. Rioting at Valparaiso. Two Hundred Rioters Shot. Surrender of Santiago. Arson and Pillage

Evening News · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 4

LONDON, August 31.-The Loyalists at Placilla lost; 700 in killed and 3000 who were taken prisoners, including the whole of their artillery. The insurgents lost 200…

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Second Edition. the Chilian War. Mansions Desteoyed by the Mob. Santiago Panic-stricken. 200 Rioters Shot. Two Million Dollars of Property Destroyed. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 5

The New York Herald announces that when the news of the defeat of the Loyalist troops reached Santiage the meb burnt the mansions of President Balmaccda,…

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The War in Chili. Latest Details

Evening News · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 6

LONDON, September' 1.-The ambulance service at Valparaiso was disgraceful, and hundreds of wounded were left on the battle field…

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The Chilian War. Disgraceful State of the Ambulance Service. the Wounded Abandoned on the Battle-field. the Situation at Santiago. an Editor Shot. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 7

The New York Herald announces that when the news of the defoat of the Loyalist troops reached Santiago the mob burnt the mansions of President Balma[?]da,…

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The Labor War. Strike of Miners. London, September 1

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 5

A strike of miners has occurred at Wrexham, in Wales, and at Chesterfield. At the former place 12,000 men have ceased Work, and at Chesterfield the strikers…

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News by Cable. The War in Chili. "Another Battle Pending. an Editor Shot

Evening News · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 4

LONDON, September 1.-The insurgent Junta has. removed its headquarters from. Iquique to Santiago. No foreign subjects were injured in the…

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Chilian War. an Editor Shot. Baquedano Interim President. Balmaceda's Troops Will Not Surrender. Affairs at Valparaiso Tranquil. Government Officials to be Shot. LONDON, September 1

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 5

Latest news from Chili is to the effect that the editor of the Balmaceda journal has been shot for issuing and circulating seditious pamphlets. The Junta has proclaimed…

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Nepean News. Lecture on the French Revolution. A Welcome Home. PENRITH

The Australian Star · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 6

A very large number of people turned up at the Convent school-room last night to hear the Rev. Dr. O'Brien's lecture on the French Revolution. The Mayor, Mr. Long,…

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The Chilian War

Evening News · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 6

LONDON, September 1.-The Chilian war vessel Presidente Pinto, which put into Kiel, the German port in the Baltic, where the German Government refused to allow…

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The Labor War. Paris Tramway Employees. London, September 2

The Australian Star · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 5

Another disagreement has arisen between the Paris tramway proprietors and the employees, and the men are again coming out on strike…

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Chilian War. Balmaceda Disbands His Army. And Shoots His Officers. Revolting Brutality at Coronal. Buildings Burnt, Dwellings Sacked. Women Ill-treated. Balmaceda a Bloodthirsty Villain. Terrible Sufferings on the Battle-Field. The Wounded Unattended for a Week. Report of Balmaceda's Death. LONDON, September 2

The Australian Star · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 5

The correspondent of the New York HERALD at Valparaiso says that General Balmaceda learned of his defeat when at Placillo, whereupon he disbanded the…

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The Chilian War. Fearful Rioting and Acts of Violence. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Sept. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 5

The new Chilian cruiser Presidente Pinto has left Kiol, in Germany. SETT. 2. It is believed that President Balmaceda…

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News by Cable. The War in Chili. Fearful Rioting. Officers Shot. Talcahuana Sacked and Burnt. Balmaceda Shot

Evening News · Thursday 3 September 1891 · page 4

LONDON, September 2.-It is believed that President Balmaceda has escaped eastward into the Argentine Republic. The refusal of the admirals of the…

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The War in Chilli

Evening News · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 4

LONDON, September 8.-President Balmaceda is believed to have crossed the South Pass. A friend of Senor Verduga, a leading…

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War Indications. Russia and Germany Borrowing

Evening News · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 6

LONDON, September 2.-It is reported that both Germany and Russia are raising loans, the latter in Paris…

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The Chilian War. Refugees From Valparaiso

Evening News · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 6

LONDON, September 2.-Numbers of refugees from Valparaiso are arriving at Plymouth, but hearing of Balmaceda's defeat they have booked their return…

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The European Situation. German War Preparations. Another Sedan Possible

Evening News · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 4

LONDON, September 3.-A large increase is being made in the strength of the German artillery. The Berlin journals, in commenting on…

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