17 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
1
Descriptive dispatch reports General Roberts forces regrouping after Boers retreat from Kimberley. British moves toward Bloemfontein, supplies strained for 70,000 troops and Kimberley refugees. Jubilation in England contrasts with Boer pressure toward Roberts line. Boer commanders Dunarey and Goebler push toward Fair Road.
A dispatch from the Associated Press reporter describes the escape from Ladyearth to Durban of the writer who faced a pursuing Boer patrol. It details French’s cavalry advance, skirmishes at De Kiel and Waterfall Drift, and the British occupation efforts around Kimberley and Orange Free State with notes on sickness and supply needs.
An advertisement from Mor Anale Ty Long BTAR Oil Co and Teden & Co of Hewaton Texas promotes a fire resistant roof coating for various roof types. The product allegedly stops pin holes and provides a cooling roof effect for two years, suggesting repair is not worthwhile.
The Northern Texas cattle lessee region reports severe winter conditions from Palms to Hardeman county. J. E. Fant wires from Quasah that over 50 head of cattle are lost and predicts heavier losses if the cold persists. Additional reports from other counties indicate similar damage.
February 1 reports a severe blizzard striking Corpus Christi and vicinity. Temperature plummeted with expectations of continued freezing overnight as authorities urged caution and prepared weather advisories for the region.
Denton Texas reports a severe cold wave as arctic air drops into the area. Widespread frost and subfreezing temperatures are expected with wind chill dipping well below zero.
February 14 report forecasts colder Saturday with brisk north winds and a free line temperature trend to the chart line. Sunday brings a fall in temps followed by a rise, indicating a mild end to the weekend.
The houses committee on election of president and vice president submitted a report favoring a constitutional amendment to disqualify polygamists from elections as senators or representatives and to prohibit polygamy and polygamous marriages between the sexes.
London reports come from Mr Spencer Wilkiptop discussing the military situation. Fragmentary text notes a February date and promises further clarification in a few days.
The article outlines Lord Roberts' plan to corner deposed Boer leader Cronje by forcing a retreat and intercepting his lines of escape. It notes caution about awaiting clearer details and predicts Cronje may withdraw toward the Vaal river while British movements aim to sever his retreat.
Pretoria reports armed engagements near Jacobedh and Jacobsdal as British and Boer forces clash. Casualties include wounded in action and captured soldiers. a follow up dispatch notes renewed fighting and higher losses on February 1 and 11.
London dispatch reports a decisive move near Cojenco in the Free State where Boers rely on entrenchments and barbed wire to slow Lord Roberts. A British scouting party destroyed magazine contents at Nicandhlis in Zululand to keep dynamite and ammunition from the Boers.
British forces from Chievely bombarded Boer lines at Minauw Krantz east of Colenso since yesterday afternoon, with continual shelling through the night. Boers fired back as miners attempted to quell activity near Ladymith.
General Clement withdrew from Honeberg during the night and reached Arundel with his rearguard. Boers advanced, reoccupying the polygon in the Taobotach hills and harassing British cavalry patrols, though without success.
General Roberts announces relief of Kimberley south of the besieged garrison. French artillery and cavalry reached Kimberley. He commends ambulance corps for excellent hospital care and handling of wounded. Night dispatches from Jacobdal report progress and gratitude for support.
The Post reports deepening Kentucky turmoil as injunctions delay cases against Taylor and Goebel election law disputes loom. Attorneys aim to settle matters for trials next February and March while a potential statewide power struggle and federal intervention threaten the upcoming election.
Reports from Navanpoort and Arundel describe Wiltshire regiments withdrawing from Kloof camp and Heneberg with several companies cut off. Boer losses around Colesberg on Monday are said to be heavy. Dispatches note unresolved movements and delayed relief, with conflicting signals on return of troops.
Capetows February 15. The American ship desk commanded by Captain Hawes departed Wal from a port during the period. The fragmentary report notes movements of the vessel and its master with limited details available from the clipping.
A dispatch from Lourente Marques on February 15 reports a vessel named lareo carrying 300 tons of flour arriving at Lourente Marques and evading British warships within the three mile limit. The note mentions heavy fighting near Ramah in the Free State and British retirement near Philiptown. Capetown notes a Boer force occupying a hill near Nesuwpoort. Formal ratification talks on the Samoan treaty are also reported.
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