JEFFERSON CITY — A former state lawmaker who helped broker the purchase of the northwest corner of the state and refused to execute Mormon leader Joseph Smith has been honored.
Alexander Doniphan, 19th century Mo. lawmaker, honored
Friday, July 11, 2008 | 6:50 p.m. CDT;
updated 11:05 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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