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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

2,281 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 115

Spain and America. Attitude of Spain. Hopeless of Peace. United States Congress. Recognition of Cuban Independence. Agreed to by Both Houses. the President's Veto. He Claims Discretionary Power. America Massing Troops. Invasion of Cuba Immediately War Is Declared. London, April 18

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

Reports from Washington state that the massing of American troops in Florida means the invasion of Cuba immediately war is declared…

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War

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 4

THE die is cast. The two Houses of the U.S. Congress, after seventeen hours' sitting, and a scene which will be memorable in American history,…

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War Opinions

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

In an editorial opinion of the Paris "Fiagaro" on March 11, the writer says: It is certain that the Cuban question is not exclusively American, notwithstanding the pretenions of the upholders of…

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Nurses for the Wounded. Salvation Lasses Offer Services

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

Numbers of women belonging to the Salvation Army are offering their services to Spain and the United States as nurses for the wounded…

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Commerce and War

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 4

In view of the present crisis in the relations of Spain and the U.S.A. of America, the question whether a nation is justified in commencing hostilities without formal notice or…

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"The Dogs of War."

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 4

The last word of America to Spain has been spoken; American indecision is over; the world waits expectant the firing of the first shot in a new war! Strife is always…

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War News on 'Change

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

A notice was posted in the Mechants' Exchange to-day to the effect that both the United States and Spain are making active preparations for war. Congress had passed…

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War Insurance Rates. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

Exactly similar war insurance rates have been made to-day by the Marine Underwriters' Association of Victoria as were yesterday reported to have been fixed by the Underwriters' Association…

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Duration of the War. American Anticipations. Spanish Opinions

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

There is a general feeling in America that the war will be a short one and that there will be bur little bloodshed…

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Rumored Action by the Powers. to Localise the War

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--"Italic," the official organ of the Marchese di Rudini, the Italian Premier, states that the European Powers intend to request the combatants…

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Duration of the War. American Anticipations. London, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

There is a general feeling in America that the war will be a, short one, and that there will be but little bloodshed…

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The War Feeling. Among the Spanish. Affairs in Manila

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

M. Felix Brun, a French merchant, has just returned from a business trip in the Philippine Group, and gave an interesting account of affairs there to a reporter last night. In regard…

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Australian Trade with the States. Will the War Affect Us?

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

The question of whether Australian trade with the States is likely to be seriously interfered with in the event of an outbreak of hostilities between Spain and American, in cojjedtion with the Cuban…

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The Ultimatum Signed. War Begins on Saturday. Cuba to Be Blockaded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday, 12.30 p.m.--President M'Kinley has signed the resolutions of Congress and issued an ultimatum to Spain. The war will open on Saturday morning…

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The Soudan War. Dervishes Perishing in the Desert. Another British Victory

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The crew of a British gunboat have defeated a body of fugitives from Mahmoud's routed army at Elaliab, killing 200 and capturing 70 of the…

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Localising the War. Reported Intention of the Powers. London, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

The "Italia," the organ of the Marquis di Rudini, Premier of Italy, states that the Powers intend to make a request to Spain and America to localiso the war to…

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The War Cloud. About to Break. America Forces the Situation. a Congress Struggle. Great National Excitement. Ultimatum to Spain. War and War Only. Spanish Indignation. Will Fight to the Last. the American Army. a Force of 200,000 Men

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--A bill is being drafted for submission to Congress, placing a force of 200,000 men at the disposal of the President for the war against Spain…

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

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 7

The sinking of the Blanco cast a deep gloom over the Congressionalists in Caldera on the day that was ushered in by the disaster. Out of the 250 men who were on board at the…

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American People Pleased the Duration of the War. Spain Will Fight to the Last

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--Intense national relief seems to have been felt in America when the decision of Congress was made known…

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War at Last. the Ultimatum to Spain. Fighting to Commence on Saturday. the American Programme. Spain Determined. War Will Last Three Years. Important Cable News. Received This Morning. the Congress Resolution. Signed by the President

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

Mr. G. W. Smalley, the New York correspondent of the "Times," reports that President M'Kinley has signed the resolution passed by Congress with regard to…

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