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Domestic News
February 13, 1844
Southport Telegraph
Kenosha, Southport, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
On January 25, a fight broke out in the House when Mr. Weller accused Baltimore Patriot reporter Mr. Shrievers of falsifying his speech report, leading to Shrievers calling Weller a liar and Weller knocking him down. Members gathered, but the brawl was separated.
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A fracas occurred in the House on the 25th of January just before 12 o'clock.—Mr. Weller took the reporter of the Baltimore Patriot to task (a Mr. Shrievers) for the comments on his (Weller's) speech of last Friday; and told him his report was full of falsehoods; Mr. Shrievers told Mr. Weller that he was a liar; Mr. Weller immediately knocked him down; a fight took place behind the speaker's chair, a crowd of members gathered around, and at one time it was thought that some of the Whig and Democratic members would join in it. Finally they were separated. I expect this is but the beginning of a series of fights; and that we shall have a hot and quarrelsome session.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
House Fracas
Weller Shrievers Fight
Baltimore Patriot Reporter
Congressional Brawl
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Weller
Mr. Shrievers
Where did it happen?
The House
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
The House
Event Date
25th Of January
Key Persons
Mr. Weller
Mr. Shrievers
Outcome
they were separated
Event Details
Mr. Weller accused Mr. Shrievers of falsifying his speech report; Shrievers called Weller a liar; Weller knocked him down; a fight ensued behind the speaker's chair with members gathering, nearly involving Whig and Democratic members.