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This Day in History - January 30, 1798 - the first brawl on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives occurred. (Interesting fact: the two representatives were from Vermont and Connecticut)

First Brawl on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives

January 30, 1798 - During an argument, Matthew Lyon (Vermont) spits tobacco juice in the face of Roger Griswold (Connecticut). Lyon later gave a written apology for the incident. Two weeks later, after a resolution to remove Lyon failed, Griswold attacked Lyon with his cane. Lyon retreated to a fire...

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Grab a special Kansas Day crown when you come in today and tomorrow! Take it home to work on or color it while you’re at the library.

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Don't forget our Patron Lunch is served on the last Thursday of each month! Come and go from 11:30am-1pm, first come first served. Tomorrow January 29, we will have a special Kansas Day themed lunch with the classic Kansas dish - Chili and Cinnamon Rolls!

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