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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
1
Frankfort reports Goebel is critically wounded after being shot near the capitol by a rifle fire from a building near the Kentucky Capitol. Harland Whitaker is jailed in Louisville on suspicion. Goebel's condition worsens and doctors fear death as the case unfolds.
Report notes no visible spot area in the section of the building. The third story window remained open after an attempted assassination, while no other windows were opened and no bullet holes were found elsewhere.
Whittaker was seized on the east steps of the Kentucky State Capitol after shots were fired, with John E. Miles aiding in his capture. Police searched his clothing uncovering three revolvers and a large knife while witnesses say the rifle was the killing weapon. Whittaker denies involvement as crowds chased possible escape routes around the building.
In Monroe county Iowa a farm couple Mr and Mrs Charlies Spencer removed their infant’s clothing and carried the nude child outside to die from exposure amid freezing temperatures. Neighbors intervened after a struggle and the couple was taken into custody. The action followed religious delusions.
In Boston a large crowd gathers at Mechanic's hall with up to 10000 attendees to hear William J. Bryan speak after earlier events. Other speakers include ex Governor Altgeld Congressman Lentz of Ohio and George Fred Williams of Dedham.
The queen speaks to the new Parliament noting pride in colonial troops who defended South Africa and devotion of subjects. She urges larger military outlays for operations, notes possible disenfranchisement risks for those serving, and highlights wider reforms in education and agriculture.
Miss Lucille Chapman eloped from Springfield with Charles Dreadeau in Chicago. She is ill with diphtheria, taken to county hospital as police seek Dreadeau and recovery of $115. She earlier stayed at Merchants hotel and refused to visit her Springfield aunt.
General French reconnoitered at Bastard's Nek with hussars and four guns, shelled the Boer position nine miles beyond Colesbury. An officer and nine men wounded, one dead, three missing. Boers in strong force caused French to retreat. Special dispatches report a Crocodile Pool clash with two Boer wounded. Queen's praise noted by General Buller.
Berlin reports harsh critique of British leadership in the South African campaign. Analysts note topographical ignorance among British officers and question the army’s prestige despite a strong fleet. Private sources suggest Boer forces gain ground and Britain may face defeat or seek peace.
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