18 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1900
Page
1
London reports a turning point in the South African war with relief of Kimberley. Lord Rosebery counters Salisbury while the present premier offers calm while defense preparations proceed. Royal press commentary notes political strains and naval mobilization in response to unfolding events.
Owed 160,000 profits and figures appear garbled. Readable bits suggest financial irregularities or misprinted figures. No clear names, dates, or locations emerge from the fragment.
A telegram attributed to President Kruger was sent to a Holland New York official regarding the Boer relief efforts. The message, reportedly received before British confirmation, claims calm over Boer supporters and asserts that Federal operations were fully planned.
British losses to date total 10 515 with additional fatalities reported. The report lists overall casualties in the South African war up to the latest date and notes further fatality figures as they are received.
Dr Leyds expresses absolute confidence in resistance to a British invasion of the Free State. He has telegraphed to the people requesting an extension of his powers and anticipates approval. He will not be received by King Humbert.
A jumbled OCR style index lists multiple historical departments including war notices, political notes, religious and editorial content, market reports, theater reviews, and miscellaneous features across many dated sections. The fragmentary items reference battles, railroads, grain markets, and volunteer guards with broken spelling and capitalization.
A veteran died recently in Madison County after long residence across three counties. Married five times, with two widows and a Brown son, his life is sketched in fragments across pages 2 and 16.
Reports from Jacobdal February 16 17 describe Lord Roberts troops entering the town amid peaceful occupation. Military police patrol, stores open, residents relieved, while Boers retreat toward Magersfontein and Kimberley news lifts morale. General French’s force greeted at Kimberley. 2000 British troops reportedly reach Kimberley after defences breached.
Reports from Durban say bombardment and clashes renewed along the Tugela River as censor halted telegrams. British casualties described as light. General Buller reportedly occupies Vaal Krantz while Boers retreat toward the Free State. Wounded officers and men arrive daily at Durban on four hospital ships as operations progress.
The article notes Britain’s view of self defense for Zulu allies and Cham berlain’s stance. It discusses potential deployment of troops to South Africa and a cabinet split over using Indian troops, influenced by religious and political considerations.
Reports from Arundel on Friday February 16 describe calm withdrawal of British posts guarding railways. Reinforcements arrived as evacuation of Rensberg proceeded with stores removed and baggage wagons gone. Wiltshire regiment details indicate portions of the two company were captured or missing.
The Duke of Cambridge's Own Yeomanry unit departed London this morning for Southampton to embark to South Africa amid a strong union sentiment for social progress. Lord Binger wears stripes while Lord Aylesbu shows a different regimental style. Privilege at dealings remains noted.
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