Mark Twain Honored in Hannibal With Lovers Leap Park Plan
Robertus Love reports Hannibal Missouri binds to honor Mark Twain, planning a Mark Twain park centered on Lovers Leap. He recalls Twain’s boyhood visits, the town’s hospitality, and local efforts to preserve Twain's legacy amid a tribute to his Missouri roots.
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Morton a Central Figure in Multiple Rail and Insurance Roles
Paul Morton died in a New York hotel after a career spanning railroads from 1872 to 1900, service as secretary of the navy under Roosevelt from 1904 to 1905, and later leadership of Equitable Life. He impacted Santa Fe earnings, faced rebating criticism, and held top posts in Metropolitan Street Ry and Equitable Life amid reform investigations.
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Monuments and Mark Twain Memorial Plans in Hannibal
Discussion in Hannibal centers on a monument to Mark Twain and the fate of the boyhood home on Mill Street. Residents debate whether the state or city should fund the memorial with a statue possibly placed in Lovers’ Leap park, offering river views Twain admired.
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New Dixon Book Promises Harsh Root of Evil Tale
New York January 25 reports a preacher author actor Dixon released a new book The Root of Evil today. The work arouses sensational reactions though unlikely to mirror his early denunciations of Negroes and socialism. Dixon has been touring Texas and the Southwest with a drama company in Sins of the Path ots and began acting last year after his wife left him in Wilmington North Carolina.
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Wrestling Match Set In Mason City Tomorrow Night
Ingersoll the Thornton grappler will clash with Paul Prehm of Mason City in Mason City tomorrow night. Prehm recently defeated Lloyd Carpenter two straight falls in twelve and ten minutes.
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Amusements at Graham Offer Comedy and Music
Uncle Josh Higgins a brisk comedy with a tight plot plays Friday night at the Graham. No dull moments and high class acts between scenes. The show features 10 20 30 cent tickets and includes Hohumir Kryl and his concert company February 13.
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