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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

2,281 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 115

America and Spain. War Decided On. the Ultimatum Signed. Hostilities to Commence on Saturday. Arrangements for Blockading Cuba. an Army to Be Landed. Speech by the Spanish Premier. Spain Will Fight to the Last. Spanish War Preparations. London, April 19

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

The resolution of the United States Congress with regard to Cuba, which was the cause of disagreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives,…

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The Call for Militia. Enlisting for Three Years. 400,000 Volunteers Offer There Services

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 6

Reports from Washington state that the first call for the militia will be for 80,000, the enlistment beong for three years…

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"The Vagabond in Spain." a Chat with Mr. Luffman. Spanish People and Soldiers

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

Mr. C. B. Luffman, the Director of the Horticultural College and Gardens at Burnley, is a gentleman who has a knowledge of modern Spain such as few Englishmen po[?] (says yesterday's Melbourne…

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Address by Mr. A. B. Piddington. the Defects of the Constitution. "Impious Mr. Barton." the Three-fifths Majority Fraud. Lessons From the American Civil War

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

The ordinary business meeting of the Women's Suffrage League last night was given over to Mr. A. B. Piddington, M.P., who delivered an address on "The Impossibility of the Convention Bill."…

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Extra Special. "Evening News" Office. 3.30 P.m. War News. San Francisco Mail. What May Happen. the Mariposa at Sea. [?]350,000 in Gold on Board

Evening News · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

(To-day's cable news with regard to the war between America and Spain will be found on page 6.) A question of great concern to New South Waies, now that war is certain between America and…

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WAR! The Die is Cast. Enthusiasm in the States. Preparations of Spain. Invading the States From Mexico. Squadron en route for Cuba--A Great American Army--Ready at a Day's Notice--British Shipping Affected. LONDON, April 20

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 5

Further particulars from America regarding the conference betwen the Senate and the House of Representatives, which was held in consequence of the disagreement…

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Federation. Mr. Haynes's New Movement. Rumoured Coquetting with Queensland. Telegram From Mr. Barton to the Queensland Premier. the Hon. T. J. Byrnes Denies the Statement. Queensland Government Favours Equal States Representation. Lasthope of the Prudent Federalists Shattered. Equal Representation and the American Civil War. a Challenge to the Opponents of the Bill

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

"Beware of the federalist who is an opponent of the Federal Constitution Bill! He is either an opponent of federation altogether, or is so ignorant of the provisions of the bill that he is equally dangerous…

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Commerce During War

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

The "Economist" of March 5th has a critical article on a proposition by Mr. Bowles, M.P., to raise a discussion on the Treaty of Paris Declaration in the House of Commons. The writer…

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The War Fever

Evening News · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 4

THE excitement which the coming war has occasioned in America has its counterpart in the enthusiasm of the Spaniards. As yet, however, the Americans would seem to have…

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General News. the War

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 4

History is generally credited with a knack of repeating itself from time to time, and exceptions but prove the rule. Whatever may be the outcome of hostilities between Spain and America,…

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The War. What is Expected

The Australian Star · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 6

There is some slight difference of opinion as to the probable duration of the war between Spain and the United States, but generally it is anticipated the victory will in the…

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British Commerce in the Current War

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 4

A cable message tells us of considerable anxiety in Great Britain with respect to oversea commerce; because neither Spain nor the United States--nor, we may add,…

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The Flour Market. Effects of the War

Evening News · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 6

The anticipation of war between Spain and America has had a very hardening effect on bread-stuffs. both wheat and flour, in London, and, by sympathy, in Sydney also. A considerable amount…

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Second Edition. the Impending War. the American Minister Leaves Madrid

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday, 3.15 p.m.--Information has been received from Madrid that General Woodford, the American Minister Plenipotentiary, has left, the Spanish…

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Interview with Major-general French. America Not Prepared for War

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

"I don't think the Americans are prepared for war." The opinion is that of Major-General French, commandant of the defence force of New South Wales. He was interrupted at dinner…

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The War News. Communication with Cuba. News Must Come Via America

Evening News · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

As the usual cable, communication with Cuba and the other West India Island is by way ef the United States, it will be well to take all messages from the Antilles regarding the…

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

Evening News · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 7

For some two months after the sinking of the Blanco the cause of the Congress was in an extremely critical condition. In the early stages of a struggle, reverses that occur on…

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The Object of the War. Cuba and Its People. Its History and Progress

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

"War to the knife, and the knife to the hilt," is the phrase used recently by certain American journals with regard to Spain and Cuba. In fighting for Cuba Spain is waging war to retain the most…

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What War Means. Effect on the Stock Exchange. How the Colonies Will Suffer

Evening News · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 6

[?]any persons in Australia consider that the prospect or actual outbreak of war in Europe or some other distant part of the world has little or no effect on mining and investment shares in…

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American War Preparations. Calling Out the Militia. a Force of 400,000 Reserves Purchase of Steamers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 April 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.---Reports from Washington state that the first call for militia will be for 80,000 men, the enlistment being for three years…

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