16 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch notes cautious optimism about Roberts and French forces while a full relief of Kimberley remains uncertain. Telegraphs from Capetown and Jacobdal hint at Boer reinforcements and limited British setbacks, with French victory celebrated but overall relief still debated.
Gen Clements withdrew from Rensberg during the night and his rearguard reached Aran del early this morning. The Boers followed and reoccupied their air position in Sata. They have shelled British cavalry patrols, while British guns reply with fairly accurate fire.
French commands a cavalry division with horse artillery moving from Modder River toward Ramaar and Dekel water drift, crossing the Kiet river after Boers contested passage. The engagement at Borndayal drift left five Boers in British hands and cattle captured. Gen French reaches Kimberley by Thursday evening as Lord Roberts reports progress and preliminary actions continue.
A correspondent from London says Ladysmith was quiet since February 10 as Boer rangers held higher ground near Spion Kop. Relief hopes for Buller faded, health in Ladysmith improved, but food scarcity worsened with vegetables scarce and prices high. News from Nanwepoort and Orange Free State notes British control at Jededal and Bier River, with troops sent to reinforce.
A garbled excerpt lists names like Erleve Lumley Foat and Ernie Arundel amid references to papers, theaters, and events. Mentions of locations, dates, and a chaotic collage suggest a late historical notice or feature about performances, notices, and cultural figures.
Washington reports officials reject a published statement by ex Consul about American interests. They claim no evidence supports the accusation, and notes accuse Hay of betrayal while Congress debates currency measures and silver interests.
The text, an OCR fragment, blends notes on 30 year bonds with 2 percent interest and US bonds, bank deposits, and bank stock. it also contains a Montana senate dispute, Justice testimony about Clark bribery, and stray political remarks. The garbled passage includes references to Castillanes, de Cast, and a French miner named La Gasenane amid a tangle of legal and political snippets.
Fragmented briefs describe varied performances, wins, and losses by teams led by managers and players. Mentions of Wingate, Bath, Cari Nevin, and Patten appear amid disorderly OCR text, highlighting a tense schedule and shifting standings.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney problems and related symptoms. It claims effectiveness where other tonics have failed and references lung health and multiple products.
At the Mines district annual convent the grievance committee pressed operators to remove Walter Frome entries to end forced boot wear by miners. A resolution to punish discrimination and empower the state board passed, along with biweekly pay and a drive for restrictive ore movement. The session also addressed violence history at Virden and Tan town riots and examined a Carterville cotton case with witnesses.
A military expedition begins in Camarines with Brig. Gen. Hell leading 40th and 45th infantry along with gunboats and transport ships. Keeler's lottery mentioned as part of mobilization. The fleet aims to land at Nueva Casearis and sweep the province amid expected mountain fighting.
A dispatch to The Globe from Mollo claims twenty Massachusetts soldiers of the United States Army were tortured by rebels under Captain Willa M Tutherly. The report describes captives bound and mistreated in public spaces, with weapons and equipment tied to the victims, as the rebels allegedly abused them.
The New York murderer Chater was sentenced today to death in the electric chair. The case stems from the Bledy, New York, with details of the verdict and impending execution to follow in multiple reports.
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