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The wars & local soldiers, 1898

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Notes on the War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

It is stated in the preceding cable messages that the United States Secretary for War wishes to despatch the troops of the regular army to Cuba immediately. The regular army of the United States,…

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Notes and News. War News

Referee · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 5

WAR news is engrossing the attention of sportsmen as well as other people. It is therefore interesting to mention in this place that the SUNDAY TIMES was the…

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If a General War Broke Out

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 4

A Pessimistic but Pertinent Query. If Spain should thrash the Yanks, And England went for Spain, And European cranks…

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The Declaration of War. Announcement by America. Spain Responsible

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Night.--America has formally declared war upon Spain. LONDON, Tuesday.--President M'Kinley's message to Congress with regard to the…

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Readiness for War. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

Sir.—Now that the war between America and Spain has actu[?]lly commenced, and a martial spirit seems to have taken hold of Australians in general, I would ask if you would kindly give publication to…

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A Prelate and the War. a Remarkable Pastoral Letter

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--The Archbishop of Madrid has issued a pastoral letter to his flock, in which he commends the Spanish Army and Navy to the…

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The Naval War. Respect for Neutral Flags. Declaration by Spain

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Spain will utilise auxiliary cruisers from the mercantile service to capture the enemy's ships and merchandise, exempting from seizure…

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The Formal Declaration. the President's Message. Spain Responsible for War

Evening News · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 6

In his Message asking Congerss to formally declare war against Spain President M' Kinley recommended the formal declaration so that the status of America may be…

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The War. Formal Declaration. by the United States. London, April 25

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 6

It is reported from Washington that, in compliance with the request of President M'Kinley, the United States Congress has formally declared war in order to remedy the…

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A Spanish View of the War. No "Soft Snap" for America

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

Senor Juan Cabapenas, a Barcelona native, at present in Australia, has given his views on the war to an Adelaide reporter. He says America is not going to have "what you call a soft snap."…

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The War and Prices. An Expert's Opinion. The Recent Drop in Values

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 5

Has the war between Spain and the United States affected prices? That is a question of the greatest importance to business people in Sydney and to the community generally, and…

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

Evening News · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

"What are you going to give us. Antonio ?" asked Federico, whom a night in the keen air had made remarkable hungry. "Cazuela, senor!" the man answered,…

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Notes on the War. Positions of the Forces. The Developments of the Struggle

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 6

Considerable mystery seems to surround the movements of the Spanish warships, for beyond the bare statement that the squadron at Cape Verde was awaiting reinforcements…

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Second Edition. the War. Discussion in the American Senate. a Sensational Announcement. Ironclads Declared Defective

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday, 2.52 p.m.--A great sensation has been created in the American Senate by it statement made in the course of a discussion in regard to the condition of…

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Extra Special. Evening News" Office. 3.30 P.m. the War News. Newcastle Coal Trade

Evening News · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 5

The war does not appear to be affecting the chartering of vessels for Newcastle coat leading, as was feared. This morning several of the coal companies which are…

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The War. America and Spain. Formal Declaration by America. Spain Held Responsible for the War. the Defence of New York. Munificent Offers by a Millionaire. Another American Prize. Capture of the Spanish Steamer Saturnina. American Warships Leave Hongkong. London, April 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

It was recently announced that in order to make matters regular President M'Kinley had asked Congress to formally declare war against Spain…

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Second Edition. Latest War News. Sensation in the American Senate. Spanish Warships Approaching American Coast. London, April 26, 2.52 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 7

It is believed that several Spanish warships are approaching the American coast. Senator Butler created a sensation in…

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Is America Justified In Using Force? the Rights of Humanity. Reasons For Intervention. Oppression in Cuba. History of Events Leading Up to the War

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 3

Now that active hostilities have been commenced between Spain and America, considerable discussion is being given to the question whether the United States is justified in…

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The War. M'kinley Forced by the "Jingoes." Cuba to Be Immediately Invander. the Spanish Fleet. Approaching the American Coast. the Invasion of Cuba. 5,000 American Troops. Tp Aid the Insurgents

Evening News · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 6

Yielding to the pressure of the "jingoes," President M'Kinley has decided to land 5000 American troops in Cuba to Co-operate with the…

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War Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 April 1898 · page 5

The Sydney Underwaters' Association yesterday adopted additional war rates notices being issued to the insurance compunes us follows:- On Co[?]l Cargoes per British Ships to Weat Coast…

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