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Boers Halted as British Dispositions Hold Line
London reports Lord Roberts says Boer forward movement is checked by strategic dispositions rather than battle. Relief efforts to Wepener underway. Methuen at Zwartkopfontein directs swift columns. Chesham encounters small commando near farms with mainly women and children. War Office anticipates 400 horses this week and 2000 more next week.
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