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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

2,281 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 115

Spain and America. the Impending War. Military and Naval Preparations. Cuban Independence. Deeply Resented in Madrid. Excitement in Spain. Attacks on American Consulates. Boston State Militia. Half a Million Dollars Voted. London, April 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 April 1898 · page 5

The Massachusetts State Legislature lins voted half a million dollars for the State militia. The vote was passed after only half an…

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The Coming War. on the Brink

Evening News · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 5

The following notice was posted at the Merchants' Exchange this morning, and was eagerly scanned by the subscribers: America and Spain— Preparations for War. London, Tuesday.—Latest…

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The Produce Markets. Effects of War

Evening News · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 6

LONDON, April 39.—Experts consider that in the event of war wool will decline in price, owing to the decrease in the demand from America. On the other hand, grain, frozen…

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Effect of War on Australian Products

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 4

Experts consider that in the event of war wool will decline in price, owing to the decrease in the demand from America. On the other hand, grain, frozen meat (especially beef),…

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Large Contracts for War Supplies. Purchase of War Vessels. Ammunition, Coal., and Meat Supplies

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 4

The following is a cable message from London, dated March 17:--According to a special dispatch from Rome, Admiral Brin, the Italian Minister of Marine, in an ambiguous reply in…

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General News. War Rates on American Shipping

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 6

In our trade and finance column will be found a list of the war rates now to be charged by marine insurance Companies on voyages to and from America. The rates are high on vessels…

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War Rates. Adopted by the Sydney Underwriters

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 3

The war rates lately adopted by the London Underwriters have been also adopted by the Sydney Underwriters, viz. New York to Australia and vice versa, by American-owned…

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War and the World's Markets. Effect on Australian Products

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--Experts consider that in the event of war wool will decline in price, owing to the decrease in the American demand…

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The Effect of War on Shipping. Privateers and English Ports

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--There is much discussion as to the position of British shipping in the event of war between the United State's and Spain…

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News by Cable. [Copyright] The Coming War. the Coaling Difficulty

Evening News · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 6

LONDON. April 19.—There is an impression that Spain is endeavoring to lure the American navy into European waters, so as to enable the Spanish naval forces to avoid the…

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The Opening of the Cortes. Queen's Speech. Reflects the War Feeling

Evening News · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 6

LONDON. April 19, 4.35 p.m.—It is reported that the Queen's Speech at the opening of the special session of the Cortes to-morrow will reflect the warlike feeling of Spain…

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Effect of War on Wool and Other Produce. London, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 7

Experts consider that in the event of war wool will decline in price, owing to the decrease in the demand from America. On the other hand, grain, frozen meat…

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

Evening News · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 7

Don Pedro Gonzalez succeeded in catching the south-bound mail at Coquimbo, and on reaching Valparaiso found that he had returned none too early. Great progress had…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The Coming War. Nearer Approach. Spain Hopeless of Peace

Evening News · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 6

LONDON, April 19.—Spain has abandoned all hope of preserving peace with the United States…

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The Situation in Cuba. Merchants Desire War with America. the Cubans Want Freedom

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 4

The Spanish merchants of Havana (a correspondent there wrote on March 16), who a few days ago were discussing the advisability of getting up a petition to be submitted to…

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Preparing for War. Extracts From the American Press. Emergency Supplies. Purchase of Battleships and 'Torpedo Boats. Supplementary Coastal Defences

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 4

The American newspapers to hand by the R.M.S. Moana are full of information with regard to the trouble between America and Spain. It appears from the extracts which are given…

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The War Cloud. England and America. Their Friendship Recognised. England Blocks an Alliance Against America. a Practical Sign of Friendship

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--The American papers cordially recognise the "unfaltering friendship" shown to the United States by Great Britain a t the present juncture…

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If There Be War. Between Spain and the United States. What Will Be the Effects of a Blockade. Of the United States Ports

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 4

Now that every prospect of peace between Spain and the United States of America seems hourly to be fading away, it is an opportune time to consider some of the…

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London in the Lion's Mouth. the War Scares-- Chinese Complications-- About the French in West Africa--- English Politics-- an Epidemic of Measles--"small" Dinner Parties-- Russia's Policy' Regarding

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 4

The lion, of course, is March, which has come in in that character. From his mouth blows a chill, dry east wind, gusty and bleak beneath' a hard, bitter, grey sky. No wonder the Queen…

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The Impending War. Decision of Congress. M' Kinley Desirous of Peace. Active Preparations by Spain. the President May Veto the Resolution. Torpedoing Spanish Harbours-- The Queen's Speech. LONDON, April 19

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 April 1898 · page 5

Advices from America state that notwithstanding the pressure brought to be[?] upon the House of Representatives by President M' Kinley and the Speaker of the House, that…

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