Rough and tumble fight in Senate erupts between senators
South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin clash in a personal confrontation on the Senate floor. One man sustains a black eye while the other suffers a bloody nose before sergeant at arms intervenes to separate them. Both veterans face censure as the scuffle shocks the chamber.
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Tillman and McLaurin
South Carolina
Washington
United States Senate
Tillman
McLaurin
Mr. Tillman
Mr. Teller
Colorado
Mr. McLaurin
Layton
Warren
Wyoming
Scott
West Virginia
Senate
Sereant
Senate Chamber
Committee On Indian Affairs
Senators in Contempt Fight Shocks Washington Senate
In a February Washington session the Senate erupted as South Carolina's Tillman and McLaurin fought after Tillman accused McLaurin of voting under improper influence over the Paris Treaty. Desks toppled, blood was drawn, and assistants intervened as the chamber and galleries watched. Both senators faced contempt charges and apologized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
South Carolina
Senat Titman
Capitol
McLaurin
Washington
Ir. Burrows
Michigan
Lodge
Massachusetts
Congress
Mr. Tilman
Mr. Spooner
Wisconsin
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Tillman
Jed Mr. Spoon
Fire kills eighteen at New York hotel tragedy
A devastating hotel fire in New York claims eighteen lives and leaves many injured. Emergency crews battle flames as cordons form and families await word on missing relatives. Investigators inspect the scene for cause and safety lapses.
Park Avenue Armory Fire Kills 18 In Hotel Debacle
A massive blaze on February 22 in New York began in the 71st Regiment armory at Thirty third street and spread to the Park Avenue hotel. Seventy to eighty guests perished as lights failed and corridors filled with smoke, with many leaping from windows. The fire caused extensive injuries and led investigators to debate whether it was incendiary or sparked by the armory blaze.
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New York
New Year's Day
Park Avenue
New York Central Tunnel
Fifty Sixth Street
Forty-first Street
Avas
71St Regiment’ Armory
Thirty-third Street
Park Avenue Hotel
Windsor
Armory
Prince Henry
Orman Acton
Bellevue
Colorado Springs
Cool
Charles L. Burdette
Hartford
Con
Fret
Connecticut Volunteers
William J. Bernhardt
Chicago
Conrad
Brauchtsman
New Yo
Fred S. Hovey
Lyons
N. Y
West Thirtieth Street
James R. HA
Thomas Hoyne
Denver
John Iverson
Minnie FE
Ligger
J. McManus
Charles Underwood McConntli
New York Hospital
Supreme Court
Congressvan
Gaston A. Rofpfins
Selma
Ala
Esther Schlessinger
Unicaro
Jack Spahn
Rorchester
N.Y
Kanyas
Wine
Thirty-fourth Street
Reed
Neondigen
Croker
Beveridge and Constant Speak on American Destiny in 1904
In Chicago on February 22, 1904, public exercises honored the day with banks closed and flags at half mast. Senator Beveridge praised Washington as the embodiment of discipline and argued the United States must press its global duties in the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico while maintaining practical policy and moderation. Baron D Esternelles de Constant saluted Franco American ties and noted American industrial and agricultural growth reshaping European markets.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union League Club
Frank Gunsaulus
Robert Mathes
Beveridge
Indiana
Washington
Philippines
Hendi Beveridge
Emerson
Porto Rico
Cuba
Fisg
Republic
Deutschland
Lucania
Baron D. Esternelles de Constant
French House of Deputies
France
America
Trippe
Herseelf
Poth
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Mr. Tillman Reaomes
Philippine
Oriental
Spooner
Rep Ub
Peru
Tilman
Funston
Mr. Hoar
Mr. Burton
Kansas
General Funston
Senate of
United States
Burton
Old Hak
Mr. MecLaurin
York Hotel
Goesin
Tee G
Falaw
Lester AL. Woodbury
Portland
Frank Everhard
Candy Company
Ebs. Heist
Columbia
William J. Stebbins
William S. Boardman
Burns
Perry &. Livingston
Campville
Charlotte Bennett
Emma
Savanahh
Sophia Beech
Ry C. Bennett
Catherine M. Bennett
Samuel H. Hall
Newark
N. J
Anna Hall
William QO. Hale
Williamsville
Mass
Sarah Brigham
Savannah
Redment Armory
Cees Ee Uriesy
Shinator
Sarare
George Washington
Bloquest
Haron de Constant
David B. Hi
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