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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Views of the Spanish War Minister. a National War Fund Opened in Madrid. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 9

In the course of an interview at Madrid, Lieutenant-General Correa, the Spanish Minister for War, said it would be better to fight foreigners than Spaniards. He…

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War Imminent. the United States' Challenge to Spain

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 15

It looks as if war between America and Spain over the Cuban question is inevitable. The latest news to hand from the United States is of a rather sensational character…

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Sayings and Doings. Women Compositors. A Costly Man-of-War

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 4

Madrid is to have this month a hygienic congress, at which 3000 participants from all parts of Europe are expected to assemble. The new British battle-ship Implacable is…

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Original Novel. THE Daughters of Eve: A Tale of the Maori War Chapter Xiv.—(continued.)

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 3

When Florrie was lifted from the horse she was made aware that children were clustering around her, and she felt less afraid. But some of the bolder ones tugged…

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America and Spain. Spanish War Feeling. Honor and Rights Trampled Upon. Better to Flight Foreigners Than Spaniards. Strong Statements by a Minister

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Friday--In the course of an interview yesterday, Lieutenant-General Gorrea, the Spanish Minister for War, remarked that it would be; better for the…

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The "Queen's Navee." How "Jack Tars" Are Treated. Brutality to Brave Bluejackets. by Officious Over-bearing Officers. Pathetic and Painful Punishments. Shocking Inhumanity—Gallant Men's Rewards—The Ashantee War—A Wounded Marine—Carries a Bullez in his Jaw for 20 years—Gets 5 Years Jail for Striking an Officer—Seventeen Times Anaesthetised—The Bullet removed in Sydney—How to unmake Soldiers—Living in Poverty

Truth · Sunday 10 April 1898 · page 5

When Britain first, at Heaven's command, Arose from out the azure main, This was the charter of her land, And Guardian Angel's sung the strain:…

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Indian Frontier War. The Tribes Now Very Friendly

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1898 · page 6

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM LOCKHART, who was in command of the British operations against the tribesman on the north-west frontier of India, has left Peshawar for England, having…

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The Final War. a Story of the Great Betrayal Chapter Xxii.—a Secret Mission (Continued)

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1898 · page 5

Lord Elgin was anxiously examining the transport and commissariat arrangements in company with the Military Member of Council, Lieut.-General Sir Henry…

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The Defence Forces at Rookwood. a Stroll Through the Camp. Complaints Regarding Food and Water. Soldiers Refuse Duty. Major Neild's Fatigue Party Captures a Water-cart What a Couple Op Volunteers Had to Suffer

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1898 · page 13

THE encampment at Rookwood is divided into three sections, covering an immense area of ground—a great disadvantages to those anxious to pay the whole a visit…

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Slouching Soldiers. Humpbacks ns Brave and Efficient as any Other. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1898 · page 8

SIR,—I read in a recent issue the comments of "Lincoln Green" and Meteor," evidently two great (though perhaps colonially unknown) military authorities…

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Cable News. Spain and America. Excitement at Fever Heat. Spaniards Anxious Foe War. Only Awaiting the President's Message. London, April 8

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1898 · page 13

The Spanish - America situation is highly critical. The Spanish people are very excited and clamoring for war, and it is feared they…

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For the Rebel Cause. a Romance of the Chili War. Chapter I.

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1898 · page 3

Dolores Cardenosa was sitting on the balcony of her uncle's house, in the Chilian seaport of Iquique. Some two hours had gone by since the sun had sunk beneath the waters…

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The Soudan War. Great British Victory. the Dervishes Routed. a Silent Night March. Assault Led by Highlanders Over Two Thousand Dervishes Killed. Four Thousand Prisoners Taken. the Dervish General Captured. Severe British and Egyptian Losses

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--Accounts have been received from the Soudan of a great battle which took place yesterday between the joint British and Egyptian army under…

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For the Rebel Cause. a Romance of the Chili War. Chapter I.—(Continued.)

Evening News · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 7

"I came to tell you, uncle, that your coffee was waiting for you on the balcony. But perhaps you would prefer to have some sent down here for Senor Genzalez and yourself?"…

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Our Special Cables. M' Kinley's Message. The War Must End. Statement by the Insurgent Leader. LONDON, April. 11

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 5

Mr. G. W. Smalley, the New York correspondent of the "Times," states that General Woodford, the United States Minister at Madrid, still believes that peace Will be…

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The Soudan War. the British Victory. Sir Herbert Kitchener Congratulated. the Queen Greatly Rejoiced Enthusiasm Among the Troops. the Dervish General's Demeanor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--A number of messages have been sent to Major-Gcneral Sir H. H. Kitchener, congratulating him upon his signal victory over the Dervish army…

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War Supplies

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 6

A subject of considerable importance in Sydney Just now is the demand that would arise in the event of war for food, supplies from New South Wales. An exceptional…

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The Rebels at Samoa. "War Would Be Welcome."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 8

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.--The "Samoa Herald" says the rebels are hoisting their flag in defiance of Malietoa's Government. Things have now been brought to such a state that war would be…

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For the Rebel Cause. a Romance of the Chili War. Chapter II.—{Continued.)

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 7

As he did not continue writing, and seemed to invite further curiosity on the part of this friend, Gaspar observed: "It is, no doubt, a farewell letter to your…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The War Feeling. American Jingoes Stirring. the Spanish Mob. Excited Street Scenes. Bellicose Demonstrations. Many Arrests

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 6

LONDON, April 12, 3.20 p.m.—Latest reports from Washington state that there is danger of the Republican "jingoes" in Congress combining with the Democrats in…

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