On July 24, 1858, Republican senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln formally challenged Democrat Stephen A. Douglas to a series of political debates; the result was seven face-to-face encounters.
Today’s Birthdays: Comedian Ruth Buzzi is 72. Actor Dan Hedaya is 68. Comedian Gallagher is 62. Actor Robert Hays is 61. Actor Michael Richards is 59. Actress Lynda Carter is 57. Country singer Pam Tillis is 51. Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is 40. Actress Laura Leighton is 40. Actress-singer Kristin Chenoweth is 38. Actress Anna Paquin is 26. Actress Mara Wilson is 21.
Ten Years Ago in the C-P: A 14-year-old Hannibal teen-ager has been arrested on five charges, including one Class C felony regarding explosives.
Thought for Today: “History, n. An account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.” — From “The Cynic’s Word Book” by Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?).
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The old American Trust Company building located on Market Street, as pictured on July 15, 1984.
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