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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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

Evening News · Thursday 14 April 1898 · page 7

A half was now called to reform the men before marching on the town, and Gaspar, on looking across the railway," saw the troops whom his regiment had defeated retreating in…

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Our Special Cables. War Prospects. Important Developments. M'Kinley Directed to Use Force. LONDON, April 13

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 April 1898 · page 5

The Foreign Relations Committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives are engaged in discussing President M'Kinley's message to Congress. The…

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Feeling in Madrid. City Under Martial Law. the Mob Demanding War

Evening News · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 6

Lieutenant-General Correa, the Spanish Minister for War, and Admiral Bermejo, the Minister for Marine, have reported to their Government that the…

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For the Bebel Cause. a Romance of the Chili War. Chapter V.

Evening News · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 7

Dolores Cardenosa had been very unhappy since her last meeting with Gaspar Edmonds, on the eve of his departure for the Pampa some five weeks previously. Just when her…

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Spain on the Defensive. Absolutely Prepared for War. No Interference to Be Admitted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.--Lieutenant-General Correa, the Spanish Minister for War, and Admiral Sigismundo Bermejo, the Minister of Marine, have both reported that measures…

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Bellicose Feeling in Madrid. the City Under Martial Law. the Mob Demanding War. London, April 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 5

Lieutonant-General Correa, the Spanish Minister for War, and Admiral Bermejo, the Minister for Marine, have roported to their Government that the moasuros for…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] America and Spain. War Certain. Sailing of an American Squadron. Under Sealed Orders

Evening News · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 6

An American flying squadron, consisting of the Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Massachusetts, Texas, and Columbia, has left Hampton Roads, Virginia,…

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Our Special Cables. Spain and the States War Almost Certain. Latest Developments of the Crisis. LONDON, April 14

The Australian Star · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 5

The United States House of Representatives have passed a resolution by 324 votes to 20 votes authorising President M'Kinley to use force to secure permanent peace in…

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America and Spain. War Practically Certain. Forcible Intervention by America. Authorised by the House of Representatives. Majority of 324 to Twenty. Permanent Cuban Peace Required. an Independent Government. Recognition of the Republic Rejected

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--The Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate, which is largely composed of "Jingoes," has presented a majority report…

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The Coming War

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 4

THE London "Times" says that the prospects of peace between Spain and the United States are fading hourly, and in so speaking the "Times" seems to have followed the…

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A War Barometer

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 6

"Invention says that the unsettled suite of the European atmosphere finds an index in the great British war barometer at Woolwich. When storm clouds lower over the horizon the…

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New York and Its War Extras

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 4

"War Extra! War Extra! Number, twenty-nine! All about lickin' Spain put of her boots! We haint goin' to stand no nonsense from the Dagoes! War Extra, Mister! Latest News from…

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America and Spain. the Impending War. Spanish Privateers Equipping

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 13

Affairs between the United States and Spain are still very unsettled, and notwithstanding Spain, at the pressure of the Pope and the Powers, has granted an armistice to the rebels in Cuba, war seems…

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Second Edition. War Preparations. Purchase of Vessels by Spain

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Friday Afternoon. -- The Spanish Government has purchased from the Hamburg-American Steamship Company two of their fastest vessels' for use as…

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Excitement in Madrid. a National War Fund. Headed by Queen Christina

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 6

LONDON, April 15.—There is great excitement in Madrid in consequence of the impending war. Queen christina has headed a national fund for the increase of the increase of the navy…

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

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 7

It cannot be denied that the mental quality known as "tact" is an extremely useful one to its possessor. In dealing with mankind the greatest intellects have felt the need of it, and…

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War Must Come Spain In Readiness United States Troops Mobilise. The Queen Favours War. Spanish Ambassador's Orders. M'Kinley Wants 400,000 Men. LONDON, April 15

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 9

Latest developments in connection with the trouble between Spain and the United States seem to indicate, that there is no escape from war. Further interest has been added to the…

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The 98 Demonstration at Botany. Sports and Speeches. Tug-of-war and Hurling

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 15

EVEN with the weather against them, and in spite of the shameful blundering on the part of the Tramway Department, the promoters of the Ninety-Eight Demonstration at Botany on Easter Monday scored…

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Excitement in Madrid. a National War Fund. Headed by Queen Christina. London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 9

There is great excitement at Madrid in consequence of the impending war. Queen Christina has headed a national fund for the increase of the navy…

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News by the Mail. the War Cloud. the New Vaccination Bill. Influence of Modern Discoveries

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 3

The following items are from the latest files by the B.M.S. Roms, Which arrived yesterday from London: It is freely rumored in London that the Cabinet…

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