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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

8,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Shaw Satirises War Office

Co-operator · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 8

That master of satire and raking wit, Bernard Shaw, has produced another play which he has called “Press Cuttings.” Written in his…

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Mexico. the Opposing Forces. War Prospects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 10

Whilst it is possible to give approximately accurate figures in regard to the strengtu of the United Stales army and navy which may be utilised for service in Mexico, the…

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At Washington. War Preparations. the President's Order

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Tuesday.--War preparations are proceeding actively throughout the United States. President Wilson ordered Rear-Admiral…

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"War Mat Still Be Averted." Dr. Wilson's View

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 11

The President is conterring frequently with his Cabinet officers. Dr. Wilson thinks that war still may be averted, and, with that purpose in view, he…

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The Effects of War. Insanity. Some Striking Figures

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 4

Now that the war is past history the Balkan nations are looking to their wounds and counting up their losses in men and money. The question of what might be called…

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Ulster Civil War Bogey. the First Engagement. London, March 16

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 14

He would be a brave man who would venture to forecast what the course of the different political parties may be within the next few weeks, but certain it is that Mr…

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Uncle Sam's War with Mexico: A Tough Undertaking. About the Two Armies

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 19

Although President Wilson has used every means in his power to avoid intervention in Mexican affairs, it was feared all along that Huerta, who has defied the United States…

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Mining Shares. This Afternoon's Business. Effect of Mexican War. Scrip Stagnant in London

Evening News · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 7

The private private [?]tles showed that London (middle) [?]- on Wednesday for the very [?] weak for El[?] The meag[?]…

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Miners and Militia. War in Colorado. Death List May Be 50. New York

The Sun · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 8

It is probable that the death toll of the battle between the coal strikers at Colorado and the militiamen will reach 50. Mr. M'Lennan, the president of the…

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The War in Mexico. What It Will Mean. More Bloody Than Africa. a Nation of Fighters. Trained to Saddle and Hardship

The Sun · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 6

A war out of a revolution and a war that may cure revolution. That is the position in Mexico, to- day, where the guns of the United States are already barking. Why it has all…

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Red War. Vera Cruz Fight. Bodies Lying the Streets. Sharp Shooting fROM House Tops Damage Along Water Front Non-combatants Safe. Huerta's Appeal to England Very Cruz, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 1

War has now begun in real earnest. Owing to the continue of rifle fire from the housetops, the American warships bombarded the southern section of the city, with…

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Domestic Trouble. Husband and Wife Wounded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 7

Alfred T. Luby, 47, a butcher, and his wife, Deborah Luby, were both wounded in a quarrel at Annandale on Wednesday night. They are now lying in Prince Alfred Hospital, the…

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The Protest Means War

Evening News · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 1

The State Department believes that Carrunta's protest means war, as the tone of his letter indicates that the Constitutionalists regard the action of the United Sates at Vera Cru[?]…

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Back to Germany. a Shipment of War Material

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 9

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--By arrangement with the German Ambassador, the German steamer which was bringing the guns and ammunition to Mexico to be…

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The War Against Pests. a Bait for Grows

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 3

A Manilla subscriber recommends phosphorus baits to poison crows. The method is to cut up pieces of fresh meat and put the poison inside…

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War with Mexico. United States Forces Seize Vera Cruz

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 4

At length the much-provoked patience of the American people has been strained to breaking point by President Iluerta, of Mexico, and just…

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Story of Mexico. Cause of the War Huertas Coup D'etat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 8

America said to the Mexicans, 'Go ahead murder each other, keep up the throat-cutting shooting, and crimes unspeakable to your hearts' content. I won't do anything else but…

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Colorado Miners' War. Troops Going to Quell. Inhuman Tactics. New York

The Sun · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 9

Latest details regarding the trouble at the coal- mining camps in Colorado state that a large body of armed men is besieging the wrecked mining camp at Empire Mrs…

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"Excessively Brutal War." Admiral's Prophecy. Mexico Not Fighting Fair. London, Friday Morning

The Sun · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 1

Admiral Badger has telegraphed to Washington asking for authority to seize two railway bridges, 10s and 18 miles Inland from Vera Cruz. He states that soldiers and field…

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The War. Outrages Feared. British Residents Warned General Carranza's Bombshell. Move to Recapture Vera Cruz. Mexico City, Thursday Night

Evening News · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 1

All British residents have been warned to leave Mexico City. The Constitutionalists are now united with the followers of Huerta, along the northern…

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