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In the first part of the 1800s, Alton was more significant than nearby St. Louis, and in 1858 was the location for one of the famous debates between senatorial candidates [[Abraham Lincoln]] and [[Stephen Douglas]].  At the turn of the century into 1901, Alton supported four rival newspapers.

In the first part of the 1800s, Alton was more significant than nearby St. Louis, and in 1858 was the location for one of the famous debates between senatorial candidates [[Abraham Lincoln]] and [[Stephen Douglas]].  At the turn of the century into 1901, Alton supported four rival newspapers.

The murder in Alton of [[Elijah Lovejoy]] in 1837 for publishing an anti-[[slavery]] newspaper caused outrage in [[the North]] and helped eventually precipitate the [[American Civil War]].  Residents of [[Missouri]] crossed the river to execute their crime.

The murder in Alton of [[Elijah Lovejoy]] in 1837 for publishing an anti-[[slavery]] newspaper caused outrage in the northern states and helped eventually precipitate the [[American Civil War]].  Residents of [[Missouri]] crossed the river to execute their crime.

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