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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
1
French forces break siege as cavalry enter the besieged town bringing relief. Column reports progress from the front with observers noting reinforcements and improved civilian conditions amidst ongoing operations.
Cape Town reports General French with cavalry relieved Kimberley on Thursday. British dispatches hint the relief is not yet complete as provisions remain a concern. French entry cheers locals while Boer forces maneuver toward De Aar and Colesberg amid telegraphed updates.
General French leads cavalry and horse artillery from Modder river to Rarmban and Reit river. He defeats Boer parties at Dekiel and Waterfall drifts, crosses the river, then engages near Klip and Romdaval drifts. Boers retreat, British capture five lancers and numerous cattle and 2000 sheep. British casualties reported slight.
A London dated dispatch from Ladysmith describes a correspondent’s perilous escape on February ten by night ascent and river crossing to reach Durban on February fourteen. He details Boer positions on Spionkop and relief hopes tied to Buller, with camp illnesses and ongoing skirmishes.
Springfield Illinois February sixteenth reports Governor Tanner suffering an acute gastritis flare up. Officials and doctors impose strict no visitors policy as condition worsens, likely sidelining him for several days before returning to duties. In Bristol Tennessee February fourteenth a freight train derailment near Clinport Virginia causes engine and three cars to plunge down a bank. Fireman Mike Groseclose is badly scalded and death or recovery chances are unclear.
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