01 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
1
Senator William Goebel was shot at 11:10 a.m. while walking toward the Kentucky Capitol. A man in a nearby building fired five shots, wounding Goebel in the right breast. he was carried to the Capitol hotel for treatment as guards and authorities secured the scene.
Goebel was wounded by a shot fired from an upper window as members of the legislature fled the Capitol in Frankfort. Guards sealed stairs, and physicians under Dr. Hume said the wound, though serious, might not be fatal. The building emptied in panic as crowds converged, while authorities sought the weapon and considered mass arrests. Governors expressed regret and fear of further clashes as 5,000 supporters were expected to arrive.
British attempt under General Buller to reach and relieve Ladysmith after crossing the Tugela and seizing Spion Kop ends in a failed drive. Boers claim 1600 British dead. Buller says Spion Kop abandoned due to inability to bring artillery under heavy fire. London expects continued pressure as relief efforts falter and Boer forces threaten further attacks.
Dr Talmage extols the human eye as a central wonder of creation. He cites scripture to praise omniscience and argues the eye’s perfection surpasses other sights, urging plain lecture on its beauty and function rather than technical jargon.
A 1900 almanac promotes Savannah rail routes and Megant Steamers to New York and Boston then Merchants and Minera to Baltimore. It highlights electric lights and sanitary shipboard rooms, stewardesses for traveling families, and affordable fares including meals and berths. Contact nearest agent for rates, dates, and reservations.
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