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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
1
State Senator Goebel was shot five times from a building window and badly wounded. A farmer has been arrested and charged with the shooting. Physicians fear the wound may not prove fatal, despite the governor’s absence from the contest.
Militia guards tightened around the Kentucky state Capitol after Senator Goebel was shot and seriously wounded near the Senate chamber. Governor Taylor and police secured the area as Whittaker of Buller was arrested, denying motive while protests rang through Frankfort. Another shooting occurred near the graveyard during the same period, with Craig Irchind of Louisville linked to the incident. both events sparked a massive security buildup and evacuation.
The Capitol shooting after Senator Goebel was shot triggered a chaotic scene as guards, volunteers, and protesters flooded the grounds. Adjutant General Collier and Mayor Juilinn urged calm while lawmakers debated the governor’s fate. The incident intensified political tensions as plans to declare a successor and restore order unfolded under guard in the Capitol.
Reports from New York say General Buller remains 22 miles from his base with Buur forces pinned between the Tugela rivers. British casualties mount after actions near Colesburg and Kimberley as Boers shell Kimberley and a new dispatch notes heavy fighting and possible traps on the Tugela front.
Dr Leyda says neither side ready to quit amid talks of peace. He notes lack of direct communication with Pretoria and predicts no British surrender, with possible decisive battles near Ladysmith. He emphasizes Transvaal independence as a peace condition and cites Berlin’s excitement over the Transvaal leader’s reception.
Little Hope in Frankfort as authorities align with the adjutant general to prevent mob violence against Whittaker who may be moved to Lewisville. Gov Taylor and Capt Davis recount the moment a shot rang out, while Dr Ely reports Senator Goebel has slim chances of recovery.
W W Wren a well known Poland breeder at Stone Marion Kansas shot himself through the heart amid financial reverses. He leaves a wife and several young children. His life insurance was for 1000 dollars in the Kansas.
Mr H W Sharpe commercial agent of the Santa Fe at Pueblo will become superintendent of terminals at Kansas City replacing J W Starr due to Starr’s health. Starr has been with the Santa Fe many years and previously served at St Joseph while Sharpe formerly worked in Denver. The change takes effect February 1.
London January 20 opening of the seventh session of Queen Victoria's fourteenth parliament shows no panic as MPs arrive early. Lord Lansdowne faces a censure vote by his brother Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice while Irish Nationalists unite after urging a single party. The speech highlights military needs for South Africa and warns of famine and plague in India.
The queen's speech to Parliament cites ongoing imperial defense of South Africa, praises loyal subjects, notes a treaty with Germany, and announces federation plans for Australian colonies. It emphasizes unity, imperial supremacy, and gradual self-government toward federation.
Washington January 30 The Senate passed a bill to present the Nashville gunboat cannon to Nashville. Debate followed on enlarging the capitol and improving government space. Pettigrew queried about Samoan treaty informat ion and protests. motion to print Aguinaldo’s revolt history deferred. Bacon spoke on the Philippine question.
World dispatch from New York reports Pope Pius X cannot help end the South African war. He says he can do nothing but pray for the dead and expresses bitterness over the conflict between Britain and the Boers, saying it is not driven by civilization or just interests.
Effective February 1, the duties of Mr. Harry Hobson lamp and way inspector of the Santa Fe are expanded to cover the Santa Fe Pacific Southern California and San Joaquin Valley roads. He will oversee the lamps and way cars across the Santa Fe system except the Gulf division. Hobson has led work on the Santa Fe proper for the past year under the signal engineer of the road.
A dated record notes a rising number of citizens heading to Europe from Washington with plans to send 123 additional pass holders before month end. The January figures reflect an unprecedented statewide trend, largely stemming from western towns and mis very detailed city data.
A Kansas preacher discusses how church leaders should interact with newspapers, criticizing sensationalism while praising honest journalism. He argues editors must be fair and truthful, urging clergy to avoid coarse criticism and to promote public welfare through responsible reporting.
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