Question

There was a man that Mark Twain considered killing, because Twain was accused of plagiarizing this man's work. This man celebrated his 70th birthday in 1879. What was the man's name?

Answer 1

The man you are referring to is Philip P. Wells. Mark Twain was accused of plagiarizing Wells' work, which led Twain to express frustration and even consider more drastic actions. Wells celebrated his 70th birthday in 1879.