SCENE IN CONGRESS.
A PROLONGED FIGHT. REPUBLICANS ASSAULT ONE ANOTHER. By Telecraph—Press Association—Copyright ■ (Rcc. February 25,.0.15 :a.m.)_:• New York, February 24. • A furious scene occurred in . the House of Representatives during a debate on the Alaska Coal Lands Bill. • Mr. F., W. Moil dell, of. Wyoming, ,a Republic'ailj" in a heated passago called Mr. James Wickersliam, the Republican delegate from Alaska, a liar. *- ■ Mr. Wickcrsham thereupon tried to knock Mr. Mondell down, and although members interfered, the struggle between the'' two members lasted several minutes. The. Sergeant-at-Anns, was called upon to restore order. The incident concluded ,by the ■ two I members apologising to tho House.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1061, 25 February 1911, Page 5
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105SCENE IN CONGRESS. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1061, 25 February 1911, Page 5
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