-- Apr 15, 1913
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Released from duties in Europe and leaves England. (2)
-- Jul 27, 1913
[Joseph F. Smith] Dedicates the site for the Alberta Temple. (3)
-- 1913
Church Membership at end of year: 431,607
New Converts : 14,052
Percent Change from previous year: 3.37% (4)
Church established Maori Agricultural College in New Zealand. (5)
[Joseph F. Smith] YWMIA adopts the Campfire Girls summer program; 1914, replaced with year-round Beehive Girls program. (3)
[Joseph Smith] October 1 - President Joseph F. Smith dedicates the Seagull Monument in the Temple Square of Salt Lake City, Utah. (6)
-- Apr 12, 1914
[U.S. Religious History] The Assemblies of God denomination was founded during an 11-day constitutional convention in Hot Springs, Arkansas. (7)
-- During 1914, October
[Spencer W. Kimball] Begins service as a full-time missionary in the Central States Mission in the United States. He had been called to the Swiss-German Mission but was unable to go because of World War I. (8)
-- Dec 25, 1914
The First Presidency ask members of the Church to donate money to relieve the suffering of victims in War Torn Europe. (9)
-- 1914
Church Membership at end of year: 454,718
New Converts : 23,111
Percent Change from previous year: 5.35% (4)
-- During 1914-18
[David O McKay] World War I is fought. (10)
-- During 1914
[Deseret] Auto racing begins on the Bonneville Salts Flats near the Great Salt Lake. (11)
Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
2 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
7 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
10 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
11 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- May 9, 1912 - 4 February 1932
[Change in Presiding Church Patriarch Office] Hyrum G. Smith Grandson of John Smith, previous Presiding Patriarch; great-grandson of Hyrum Smith (2)
-- Oct 15, 1912
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Reorganizes French Mission. (3)
-- During 1912, Fall
First LDS seminary opened at Granite High School, Salt Lake City. [See Seminaries.] (4)
-- During 1912, fall
[Harold B. Lee] Enters the Oneida Stake Academy, Preston, Idaho, with schoolmate Ezra Taft Benson. (5)
-- Nov 8, 1912
Correlation Committee, headed by David O. McKay, was established by First Presidency to prevent duplication in auxiliary programs. (1)
-- Nov 17, 1912
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Mobbed in Bristol, England. (3)
-- 1912
Church Membership at end of year: 417,555
New Converts : 10,264
Percent Change from previous year: 2.52% (6)
[Deseret] Kanab elects an all-female mayor and town board, the first in United States history. (7)
Exodus from Mexican colonies during Mexican revolution. (1)
James E. Talmage published The House of the Lord. (1)
[Joseph F. Smith] Granite Seminary in Salt Lake City houses first released-time classes. (8)
[Lucy Mack Smith] The RLDS church issues another edition of Biographical Sketches with additional notes by Heman C. Smith. (9)
Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Presiding Patriarchs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presiding_Patriarch#Chronology_of_the_Presiding_Patriarchs_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
3 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
9 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Dec 7, 1911 - 19 November 1918
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph F. Smith Anthon H. Lund Charles W. Penrose Charles W. Penrose called as Second Counselor (2)
-- Dec 7, 1911
[Quorum of the Twelve] Charles W. Penrose ordained Second Counselor to President Joseph F. Smith. (3)
-- Dec 8, 1911
[Quorum of the Twelve] James E. Talmage ordained. (3)
-- 1911
Church Membership at end of year: 407,291
New Converts : 8,813
Percent Change from previous year: 2.21% (4)
[Deseret] Strawberry Reservoir is completed. (5)
[Deseret] The Utah State Legislature designated the sego lily as the state flower. (5)
Church adopted Boy Scout program. [See Scouting.] (6)
Church adopted Boy Scout program. (1)
Church opened Hotel Utah. (1)
[Joseph F. Smith] YMMIA adopts the Boy Scout program, named MIA Scouts. (7)
[Joseph Smith] John W. Taylor is excommunicated for performing a plural marriage despite the Second Manifesto issued by President Joseph F. Smith. With this excommunication, the practice of new polygamous marriages is believed to be finally abolished. Polygamists who were married prior to 1905, continue to remain in good standing with the LDS church including, but not limited to, the President of the LDS church Joseph F. Smith (8)
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] The choir performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City and at the White House for President William Howard Taft. (9)
Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
3 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
8 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Jun 23, 1910
Gordon B. Hinckley born in Salt Lake City. (2)
-- Jul 20, 1910
[U.S. Religious History] The Christian Endeavor Society of Missouri, an early forerunner of the American Religious Right, instituted a campaign to ban movies depicting kissing between non-relatives. (3)
-- Sep 1, 1910
The first recordings of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir are made for the Columbia Phonograph Company. (4)
-- 1910
Church Membership at end of year: 398,478
New Converts : 21,199
Percent Change from previous year: 5.62% (5)
[Deseret] Rainbow Bridge made a National Monument. (6)
-- During 1910-1940
[Periodicals] Utah Genealogical and Historical Society of Utah Magazine; Genealogical Salt Lake City, Utah (Periodical) (7)
-- Mar 13, 1911
[U.S. Religious History] L. Ron Hubbard, science-fiction author and founder of Scientology, was born. (3)
-- Apr 15, 1911
Collier's magazine published a letter from U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt refuting false charges made against the Church. (2)
-- During 1911 June
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Goes East with other members of the Utah Capitol Commission to visit a number of state government buildings to get ideas for the new Utah capitol building. (8)
-- Oct 13, 1911 - 7 December 1911
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph F. Smith Anthon H. Lund Death of John Henry Smith (9)
-- Oct 13, 1911
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Dies at home of Josephine in Salt Lake City at the age of sixty-three. (8)
[Quorum of the Twelve] John Henry Smith dies. (10)
Footnotes:
1 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
8 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
9 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
10 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- 1909
Church Membership at end of year: 377,279
New Converts : 5,807
Percent Change from previous year: 1.56% (2)
[Deseret] Discovery of Rainbow Bridge. (3)
Church acquired property at Far West, Missouri. (4)
Weekly ward priesthood meetings inaugurated. (4)
[Joseph Smith] The First Presidency issues an official statement regarding questions concerning the Creation of the earth and the theories of evolution and the origin of man. (5)
-- During 1910 January
Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine began publication. (4)
-- Mar 27, 1910 - 7 April 1910
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph F. Smith Anthon H. Lund Death of John R. Winder (never ordained an apostle) (6)
-- Mar 27, 1910
[Quorum of the Twelve] John Rex Winder, First Counselor in the First Presidency, dies. (7)
-- Apr 7, 1910 - 13 October 1911
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph F. Smith Anthon H. Lund John Henry Smith Anthon H. Lund called as First Counselor; John Henry Smith called as Second Counselor (6)
-- Apr 7, 1910
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Set apart as second counselor to church president Joseph F. Smith. (8)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Called to preside over European Mission. (9)
[Quorum of the Twelve] Joseph F. Smith reorganizes First Presidency. Anthon H. Lund set apart as First Counselor, and John Henry Smith as Second Counselor. Joseph Fielding Smith ordained. (7)
Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
2 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
3 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
7 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
8 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
9 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- During 1907-1961
[Periodicals] Te Heheuraa Api; Tahitian Mission Papeeti, Tahiti TAHITIAN (Periodical) (1)
-- Jan 16, 1908
[Lucy Mack Smith] Howard Coray dies at the home of a daughter. (2)
-- Apr 8, 1908
General Priesthood Committee created; it specified ages for ordination to priesthood offices. (3)
-- Jun 29, 1908
[U.S. Religious History] With the publication of the apostolic constitution Sapienti consilio, Pope Pius X caused the American Catholic Church to cease being a "missionary church" under the control of the Congregation de Propaganda Fide. Now, it was a full-fledged member of the Roman Catholic Church. (4)
-- 1908
Church Membership at end of year: 371,472
New Converts : 13,559
Percent Change from previous year: 3.79% (5)
[Deseret] Natural Bridges made a National Monument. (6)
-- During 1908-1911
[Periodicals] Ka Elele Oiaio; Hawaiian Mission Honolulu, Hawaii HAWAIIAN (Periodical) (1)
-- Jan 02, 1909
[U.S. Religious History] Aimee Elizabeth Semple, who would later found the Foursquare Gospel church, was ordained to the ministry in Chicago with her husband Robert Semple. (4)
-- Apr 09, 1909
[U.S. Religious History] The first recorded instances in America of groups speaking in tongues occurred in Los Angeles under the leadership of black evangelist William J. Seymour. This event marked the beginning of the three-year-long "Azusa Street Revival," key in the development of Pentecostalism. (4)
-- Aug 21, 1909
[Quorum of the Twelve] Moses Thatcher dies. (7)
-- During 1909, November
First Presidency issued statement on "Origin of Man." [See Origin of Man]. (8)
-- During 1909 November
First Presidency proclamation entitled "Origin of Man" published in the Improvement Era. (3)
Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
2 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
7 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
8 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- During 1907 June
George Albert Smith purchased 100-acre Smith Farm in Manchester, New York, for the Church. (2)
-- During 1907, June
[Spencer W. Kimball] His father marries Josephine Cluff. (3)
-- Oct 6, 1907
[Quorum of the Twelve] Anthony W. Ivins ordained. (1)
-- Nov 14, 1907
Howard W. Hunter born in Boise, Idaho. (2)
-- Dec 7, 1907
Charles W. Nibley became presiding bishop and began implementing several financial changes, including a shift to an all-cash policy in collecting tithing. (2)
-- Dec 14, 1907
For the first time, European Church Members are urged not to immigrate to the United States, via a letter to the Saints in the the Netherlands. Prior to this Letter, new converts were encouraged to gather with other Saints in the Western Areas of the United States. (4)
-- 1907
Church Membership at end of year: 357,913
New Converts : 12,899
Percent Change from previous year: 3.74% (5)
Church established Zions Printing and Publishing Company in Independence, Missouri. (2)
[Joseph Smith] February 20 - After more than two years of hearings, the Smoot Hearings are resolved by a vote. The republican majority overturns objections to his seating. Reed Smoot serves another 26 years. (6)
[Joseph Smith] The church becomes debt-free. (6)
-- During 1907-1913
[Periodicals] Elder's Messenger; New Zealand Mission Auckland, New Zealand (Changed to Messenger, 1908) (Periodical) (7)
-- During 1907-1945
[Periodicals] Liahona, The; B.F. Cummings Independence, Missouri (Changed to Liahona The Elders' Journal 1907) (Periodical) (7)
Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Sep 21, 1906
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Hannah Maria Libbey Smith, the "aunt" who reared him, dies in Provo at age seventy-eight. (2)
-- Oct 18, 1906
[Spencer W. Kimball] His mother dies. (3)
-- 1906
Church Membership at end of year: 345,014
New Converts : 12,966
Percent Change from previous year: 3.90% (4)
[David O McKay] Ordained an Apostle by President Joseph F. Smith. (5)
[Deseret] Open pit copper mining starts in Bingham Canyon. (6)
Sunday School initiated first class for adults. (7)
-- Jan 10, 1907
[Financial] Joseph F. Smith announces that the church has paid its final two bond issues (valued at $500,000 each), thereby becoming entirely free of debt. (8)
Joseph F. Smith announced that the Church was finally out of debt after financial problems stemming from antipolygamy movement. (7)
-- Feb 20, 1907
[Quorum of the Twelve] A motion to remove Reed Smoot from the U.S. Senate is defeated. (See Smoot Hearings) (9)
[Smoot Hearings] The Senate fails to sustain the resolution against Smoot, who retains his Senate seat. (10)
-- During 1907 February
Reed Smoot retained his seat in the Senate after lengthy hearings of the Smoot Case. (7)
-- Jun 9, 1907
[Harold B. Lee] Baptized by Lester Bybee, Clifton, Idaho. (11)
Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
2 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
7 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
8 - http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/282148/
9 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
10 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
11 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Feb 7, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Depew, Dillingham, Hopkins, Knox, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Carlisle, Van Cott, and Worthington. Walter M. Wolfe testifies. The committee goes into executive session at 12 noon, then adjourns. (1)
-- Feb 8, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Hopkins, Knox, and Overman. Wolfe continues, followed by William Jones Thomas, John P. Holmgren, and Charles A. Smurthwaite. The committee recesses from noon until 2:00 p.m. Henry W. Lawrence and Charles Mostyn Owen testify. The committee adjourns at 3:35 p.m. (1)
-- Feb 9, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Hopkins, Knox, and Overman. Smurthwaite continues. The committee adjourns at 11:20 a.m. (1)
-- Feb 22, 1906
[U.S. Religious History] Black evangelist William J. Seymour arrived in Los Angeles and began a series of revival meetings. This "Azusa Street Revival" which would later grow at the Apostolic Faith Mission located at 312 Azusa Street in Los Angeles was key in the development of American Pentecostalism. (2)
-- During 1906 February-March
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Goes to Washington, D.C., to work for Reed Smoot's seating in Senate. (3)
-- Mar 26, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:20 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Frazier, and Smoot, with attorneys Carlisle and Worthington. Robert J. Shields and James H. Linford testify. The committee recesses from 12:20 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Charles E. Marks, Stephen H. Love, James Clove, and William K. Henry testify. The committee adjourns at 4:02 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 27, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows and Dubois, with attorney Worthington, who introduces some letters and affidavits. William K. Henry continues, followed by Joseph Geoghegan. The committee adjourns at 11:55 a.m. (1)
-- Apr 9, 1906
[Quorum of the Twelve] George F. Richards, Orson F. Whitney, and David O. McKay ordained. (4)
-- Apr 12, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dillingham, Foraker, Dolliver, Dubois, Frazier, Knox, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Carlisle and Worthington. Carlisle summarizes the prosecution's case. The committee adjourns at 11:55 a.m. (1)
-- Apr 13, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dillingham, Foraker, Dolliver, Dubois, Frazier, Knox, and Pettus, with attorney Worthington, who summarizes the respondent's case. The committee adjourns at 12:05 p.m. (1)
[U.S. Religious History] The Azusa Street Revival, the mission which formed the nexus of the American Pentecostal movement, officially began when the church services led by black evangelist William J. Seymour moved into a building on Azusa Street in Los Angeles, California. (2)
-- Jun 11, 1906
[Smoot Hearings] Senator Burrows submits the final majority committee report to the U.S. Senate; dissenting members submit a minority report. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
2 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
3 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
4 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Sep 6, 1905
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Leaves Moccasin, Arizona, travels to Rockville and marvels at scenery on way and grandeur of rugged cliffs around Rockville. (1)
-- Oct 16, 1905
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends meeting with students of Beaver branch of Brigham Young University. (1)
-- Oct 28, 1905
Apostles John W. Taylor and Matthias F. Cowley resigned from the Quorum of Twelve on disagreement over plural marriage. (2)
[Quorum of the Twelve] John W. Taylor and Matthias F. Cowley resign. (3)
-- Dec 23, 1905
Church dedicated Joseph Smith memorial cottage and monument in Vermont. (2)
-- 1905
Church Membership at end of year: 332,048
New Converts : 7,759
Percent Change from previous year: 2.39% (4)
-- During 1905 December
[Apostle John Henry Smith] With other members of Smith family visits church sites and old family homes in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio. (5)
-- During 1905
[General Religious History] Becoming a place of pilgrimage for neo-druids and other pagans, the Ancient Order of Druids organized the first recorded reconstructionist ceremony in Stonehenge. (6)
[Joseph Smith] April - John W. Taylor resigns from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles due to disagreements with church policy regarding polygamy. (7)
[Joseph Smith] October 28 - Matthias F. Cowley follows John W. Taylor and resigns from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles due to disagreements with church policy regarding polygamy. (7)
-- 1906 Summer
Joseph F. Smith became first Church president to visit Europe. (2)
-- Feb 6, 1906
[Quorum of the Twelve] Marriner W. Merrill dies. (3)
Footnotes:
1 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
6 - Wikipedia, Timeline of Religion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion#History_of_Religion
7 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Jan 16, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. James A. Miner resumes, followed by Elias A. Smith, and William P. O'Meara. The committee recesses from 11:50 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. O'Meara continues, followed by Charles W. Morse, William M. McCarty, and A. S. Condon. The committee adjourns at 5:15 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 17, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, McComas, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. William M. McCarty is recalled, followed by Richard W. Young. The committee recesses from noon until 2:00 p.m. Young resumes, followed by E. D. R. Thompson, Charles De Mosey, F. S. Fernstrom, C. V. Anderson, H. J. Hayward, Jens Christian Neilsen, and William Langton. The committee adjourns at 4:40 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 18, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Hopkins, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. James A. Miner is recalled, followed by James E. Talmage. The committee recesses from 11:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Talmage resumes his testimony. The committee adjourns at 4:45 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 19, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Talmage continues his testimony. The committee recesses from noon until 1:30 p.m. Young and Langton are recalled, followed by Glen Miller, John W. Hughes, Mary G. Coulter, and Mrs. W. H. Jones. The committee adjourns at 4:25 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 20, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Knox, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smoot testifies. The committee recesses from noon until 2:00 p.m. Smoot resumes his testimony. The committee adjourns at 4:30 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 21, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Knox, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smoot continues his testimony. The committee adjourns at 11:55 a.m. (1)
-- Jan 23, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smoot continues his testimony. The committee recesses from noon until 1:30 p.m. Smoot resumes, followed by Moroni Gillespie, John M. Whitaker, Oleen N. Stohl, and J. U. Eldredge Jr. The committee adjourns at 4:13 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 24, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Depew, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, Knox, McGomas, and Overman, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Frank B. Stephens testifies. The committee recesses from noon until 1:30 p.m. Stephens resumes, followed by Z. T. Sowers, James E. Talmage, Oleen N. Stohl, William Langton, and David Eccles. The committee adjourns at 5:05 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 25, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, and Knox, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. (1)
-- Jan 26, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Knox, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Taylor begins his closing argument opposing Smoot. The committee recesses from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tayler resumes his argument. The committee adjourns at 4:30 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 27, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, Knox, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Gott, and Worthington. Tayler continues his argument, followed by Van Cott in Smoot's defense. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Van Cott resumes, followed by Worthington, also in Smoot's defense. Tayler closes. (1)
-- During 1905 February-March
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Visits Utah Mexican Rubber Company lands in Mexico. (2)
Footnotes:
1 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
2 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Dec 19, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smith continues, followed by Isaac Birdsall. The committee recesses from 1:55 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Birdsall, Budge, and Smith all continue, followed by William Balderston and A. C. Nelson. The committee adjourns at 4:10 p.m. (1)
-- Dec 20, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smith is recalled, followed by Benjamin B. Heywood, Annie C. Thurber, and Charles Mostyn Owen. The committee recesses from 12:50 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Balderston, Owen, and Penrose all continue. Afterward the chair rules that such testimony "tend[s] to prove the doctrines of the organization," and the committee adjourns at 3:55 p.m. (1)
-- 1904
Church Membership at end of year: 324,289
New Converts : 19,388
Percent Change from previous year: 6.36% (2)
-- During 1904-1906
U.S. Senate hearings regarding seating of Reed Smoot, an apostle, elected to Senate in 1902. [See Smoot Hearings.] (3)
-- During 1904
[Joseph Smith] April 6 - Joseph F. Smith issues the "Second Manifesto," which reinforces the 1890 Manifesto and prescribes excommunication for those who continued to practice plural marriage. (4)
[Joseph Smith] January - Reed Smoot submits carefully prepared rebuttals to allegations against him and his church. (4)
[Joseph Smith] March - The Reed Smoot Hearings begin, evaluating whether Reed Smoot should be allowed to be a senator. (4)
-- Jan 1, 1905
Dr. William H. Groves's Latter-day Saint Hospital opened. (5)
-- Jan 10, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets briefly at 10:00 a.m., then adjourns. Present Senators Burrows, Knox, Overman, and Smoot, with attorney Tayler. (1)
-- Jan 11, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Knox, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. William J. McConnell testifies. The committee recesses at 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. McConnell resumes, followed by Burton Lee French. The committee adjourns at 4:25 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 12, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, Knox, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. F. H. Holzheimer testifies. The committee recesses from noon until 1:30 p.m. Frank Martin, James H. Brady, and J. W. N. Whitecotton testify. The committee adjourns at 5:00 p.m. (1)
-- Jan 13, 1905
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bev-eridge, Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, Knox, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Whitecotton resumes his testimony. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. White-cotton continues, followed by Hiram E. Booth and Arthur Pratt. The committee adjourns at 5:05 p.m. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
2 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
3 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
4 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- May 2, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 12:30 p.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, McComas, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, and Worthington. Angus M. Cannon, Jr., testifies. The committee adjourns at 3:45 p.m. (2)
-- Jun 20, 1904
[Quorum of the Twelve] Abraham O. Woodruff dies. (3)
-- Jun 23, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Learns of death of Abraham O. Woodruff on 20 June 1904 due to smallpox at El Paso, Texas. (4)
-- Jul 7, 1904
[Quorum of the Twelve] Charles W. Penrose ordained. (3)
-- Aug 3, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Marries another plural wife, Pearl Udall. (4)
-- Nov 18, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Death of son, Rudger Remus Clawson. (4)
-- Dec 12, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Rev. J. M. Buckley and George Reynolds testify. The committee recess from 11:50 until 2:00 p.m. Reynolds continues, followed by John H. Hamlin. The committee adjourns at 4:30 p.m. (2)
-- Dec 13, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, McComas, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. The following testify: J. H. Wallis Sr., George H. Brimhall, and Josiah Hickman. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Hickman resumes, followed by Margaret Geddes and Arthur Morning. The committee adjourns at 3:15 p.m. (2)
-- Dec 14, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Reynolds is recalled, followed by Wilhelmina C. Ellis. Wallis is recalled, followed by August W. Lundstrom. The committee adjourns at 3:00 p.m. (2)
-- Dec 15, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, McComas, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Lundstrom is recalled, followed by John Nicholson. Wallis is recalled. The committee recesses from 11:40 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Lundstrom continues. The committee adjourns at 2:00 p.m. (2)
-- Dec 16, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, McComas, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Annie Elliott and Charles H. Jackson testify. The committee adjourns at noon. (2)
-- Dec 17, 1904,
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on 19, 20 Privileges and Elections regarding the seating of Utah senator-elect Read Smoot. (5)
Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
3 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
4 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
5 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Mar 26, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends dedication of Bureau of Information building on Temple Square. (2)
-- During 1904 March
Hearings opened in U.S. Senate concerning Reed Smoot's right to hold the seat to which he had been elected (see Smoot Case). (3)
-- Apr 5, 1904
President Joseph F. Smith issued "Second Manifesto." (4)
Second Manifesto on plural marriage issued by Joseph F. Smith. (3)
-- Apr 6, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] President Joseph F. Smith reaffirms ban against new plural marriages. (2)
-- Apr 20, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Depew, Dubois, Hopkins, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. B. H. Roberts testifies. The committee recesses from 11:50 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Roberts continues, followed by Edward H. Barthell. The committee adjourns at 4:10 p.m. (1)
-- Apr 21, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Dubois, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Carlisle, Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Roberts is recalled, followed by Calvin Cobb. The committee recesses at 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Cobb continues. Next is Angus M. Cannon. The committee adjourns at 3:35 p.m. (1)
-- Apr 22, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Orlando W. Powers testifies. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Powers continues. The committee adjourns at 4:10 p.m. (1)
-- Apr 23, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dubois, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Powers continues. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Powers resumes. The committee adjourns at 3:55 p.m. (1)
-- Apr 25, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, McComas, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Powers continues, followed by Moses Thatcher. The committee adjourns at 11:50 a.m. (1)
-- Apr 26, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Depew, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Thatcher continues. The committee goes into executive session at 11:25 a.m. (1)
-- Apr 27, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. L. E. Abbott testifies. The committee adjourns at 11:20 a.m. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
2 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Jan 5, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Cautioned against exercising keys of sealing in plural marriage. (2)
-- Jan 16, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections convenes at 10:30 a.m. to begin hearings. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot. Opening statements from Thomas P. Stevenson and Robert W. Tayler for the complainants, Waldemar Van Cott and Augustus S. Worthington for the respondent, also from Reed Smoot. Executive session, 1:20 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 1, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets briefly at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with John G. Carlisle and Robert W. Tayler for the complainants, Van Cott and Worthington for the respondent. (1)
-- Mar 2, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Depew, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Carlisle, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Joseph F. Smith is first witness. The committee recesses from 11:45 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Smith testifies again. The committee recesses for ten minutes. Smith's testimony continues. The committee meets in executive session at 4:05 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 3, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Tayler, Van Cott, Worthington, and (for Joseph F. Smith) Franklin S. Richards. Smith's testimony continues. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Smith's testimony continues afterward. The committee adjourns at 4:20 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 4, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smith's testimony continues. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., after which Smith's testimony resumes. The committee adjourns at 4:35 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 5, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Bailey, Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smith's testimony continues. The committee adjourns at 11:55 a.m. (1)
-- Mar 7, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Smith's testimony continues. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Smith returns, followed by Clara Mabel Barber Kennedy. The committee adjourns at 4:08 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 8, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Kennedy continues, followed by Charles E. Merrill, Emma Mathews, and Francis M. Lyman. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lyman resumes his testimony. The committee adjourns at 4:30 a.m. (1)
-- Mar 9, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Burrows, Depew, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Joseph F. Smith returns. The committee recesses from noon until 2:00 p.m. Andrew Jenson testifies, followed by Lorin Harmer, Hyrum M. Smith, Thomas Merrill, and Alma Merrill. The committee adjourns at 3:55 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 10, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Depew, Dillingham, Dubois, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, McComas, Overman, Pettus, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Jenson returns. The committee goes into executive session at 11:45 a.m. and afterward recesses until 2:00 p.m. Jenson continues, followed by E. B. Critchlow. The committee adjourns at 4:10 p.m. (1)
-- Mar 11, 1904
[Smoot Hearings] The committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Present Senators Beveridge, Burrows, Dillingham, Foraker, Hoar, Hopkins, Overman, and Smoot, with attorneys Richards, Tayler, Van Cott, and Worthington. Critchlow continues. The committee recesses from 11:55 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Critchlow returns. The committee adjourns at 4:10 p.m. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
2 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
The Church announces the purchase of Carthage Jail, where the Prophet Joseph Smith, and his brother Hyrum were Martyred. (2)
-- Nov 6, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Sends important letter to unidentified person but does not explain nature of it. (3)
-- Nov 7, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends family reunion with Lydia and children in honor of father's seventy-seventh birthday. (3)
-- Dec 11, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends reception by Salt Lake temple workers in honor of John R. Winder. (3)
-- Dec 19, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Receives important letter, which makes him happy, then sends important Christmas present to unidentified "special" friend. (3)
-- 1903
Church Membership at end of year: 304,901
New Converts : 5,796
Percent Change from previous year: 1.94% (4)
[Joseph Smith] February - Despite allegations and controversy, Reed Smoot is allowed to be seated in the Senate. (5)
[Joseph Smith] January - Reed Smoot, an apostle, is elected by the state legislature to the 58th congress as a U.S. Senator. Controversy over his election arises immediately. (5)
[Joseph Smith] March - Reed Smoot takes the senatorial oath and formally becomes a member of the senate. (5)
-- During 1903-1907
[Periodicals] Elder's Journal, The; Southern States Atlanta, Georgia and Mission Chattanooga, Tennessee (Periodical) (6)
-- 1904 June
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Visits Panguitch, Kanab, St. George, and Parowan stakes. (3)
-- Jan 1, 1904-
[Heber J. Grant] 1906, December 5 (7)
Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
3 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Jan 26, 1903
[Smoot Hearings] William M. Paden and seventeen others formally submit complaint regarding seating Reed Smoot as U.S. Senator from Utah. (2)
-- Feb 3, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Elected vice-president of the Salt Lake Knitting Factory. (1)
-- Feb 25, 1903
[Smoot Hearings] John L. Leilich adds to the above complaint. (2)
-- Apr 11, 1903
[Quorum of the Twelve] Brigham Young, Jr. dies. Francis M. Lyman becomes President of the Quorum. (3)
-- Apr 15, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends funeral service of Brigham Young, Jr. (1)
-- May 29, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends address by U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt at Salt Lake tabernacle. (1)
-- Jun 23, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Takes Lydia and children to Saltair beach at the Great Salt Lake. (1)
-- Oct 1, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Exhorted by Marriner W. Merrill to enter into post-Manifesto polygamy. (1)
-- Oct 8, 1903
[Quorum of the Twelve] George Albert Smith ordained. (3)
-- Oct 10, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Talks with Lydia about marrying plural wife and receives permission to do so. (1)
-- Oct 15, 1903
Brigham Young Academy became Brigham Young University. (4)
Brigham Young Academy became Brigham Young University. (5)
Footnotes:
1 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
2 - Paulos, Michael Harold (editor), The Mormon Church on Trial: Transcripts of the Reed Smoot Hearings
3 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
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-- During 1902 March
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Goes to Washington, D.C., with Ben E. Rich to use influence against anti-polygamy amendment to Constitution. (2)
-- Aug 4, 1902
Bureau of Information opened on Temple Square. (3)
-- Sep 24, 1902
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends family meeting to inspect loaf of yeastless bread mixed in machine invented by his brother, Selden Clawson. (4)
-- During 1902 September
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Visits Nauvoo, Illinois, and other early church sites. (2)
-- Dec 24, 1902
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Begins to use the title Elder instead of Apostle. (4)
-- 1902
Church Membership at end of year: 299,105
New Converts : 6,174
Percent Change from previous year: 2.11% (5)
[David O McKay] Appointed as principal of the Weber Stake Academy. (6)
First volume of History of the Church, edited by B. H. Roberts, published; new edition of Pearl of Great Price prepared under the direction of James E. Talmage. (3)
-- During 1902-1970
[Periodicals] Children's Friend, The; Primary Salt Lake City, Utah (Periodical) (7)
-- 1903 August-September
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Visits Arizona, Mexico, and California (4)
-- January, 1903
[Quorum of the Twelve] Reed Smoot elected to the U.S. Senate. (8)
-- Jan 4, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends lecture by General William P. Booth, founder of Salvation Army. (4)
Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
2 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
8 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
Joseph F. Smith ordained and set apart as president of the Church. (2)
Joseph F. Smith became President of the Church. (3)
[Joseph F. Smith] Ordained and set apart as President of the Church. (4)
[Quorum of the Twelve] The First Presidency is reorganized with Joseph F. Smith President John Rex Winder as First Counselor and Anthon H. Lund Second Counselor. Brigham Young, Jr. becomes President of the Quorum. (5)
-- Oct 24, 1901
[Quorum of the Twelve] Hyrum M. Smith ordained. (5)
-- Nov 10, 1901
[Joseph F. Smith] Sustained as President of the Church in a special conference. (4)
-- Dec 11, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends gathering in celestial room of Salt Lake temple in honor of John R. Winder. (6)
-- 1901
Church Membership at end of year: 292,931
New Converts : 9,166
Percent Change from previous year: 3.23% (7)
-- During 1901-03
[Lucy Mack Smith] Lucy's history is published in installments in the Improvement Era. It consists of the 1853 edition with most of George A. Smith's corrections and others, plus an introduction by current church president Joseph F. Smith. The Improvement Era also publishes the history in one volume in 1902. (8)
-- Jan 1, 1902
The Children's Friend, the official magazine of the Primary Association is first published on this day. (9)
-- During 1902, January
First issue of Children's Friend published. (1)
-- During 1902 January
Children's Friend first published. (2)
Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
6 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
7 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
8 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Sep 19, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends memorial service in honor of U.S. president William McKinley, held in the Salt Lake tabernacle. (2)
-- Oct 6, 1901 - 10 October 1901
[1st Presidency Changes] Lorenzo Snow Joseph F. Smith Rudger Clawson Joseph F. Smith called as First Counselor; Rudger Clawson called as Second Counselor. NOTE: These counselors were sustained but not set apart due to the death of Snow 4 days later (3)
-- Oct 6, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Chosen by President Lorenzo Snow and sustained at general conference as second counselor in First Presidency. (2)
-- Oct 10, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Lorenzo Snow dies; as a result Clawson is never set apart as counselor in presidency. (2)
President Lorenzo Snow d. Salt Lake City, age 87. (4)
Lorenzo Snow died. (5)
[Joseph F. Smith] Death of President Lorenzo Snow, Salt Lake City. (6)
[Joseph Smith] President Lorenzo Snow passes away, leaving Joseph F. Smith to lead the church. (7)
[Quorum of the Twelve] Lorenzo Snow dies. (8)
-- Oct 13, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends funeral service of Lorenzo Snow. (2)
-- Oct 17, 1901 - 27 March 1910
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph F. Smith John R. Winder (never ordained an apostle) Anthon H. Lund Reorganization of First Presidency after death of Lorenzo Snow (3)
-- Oct 17, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Resumes position in Quorum of Twelve Apostles. (2)
Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah
2 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
3 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
7 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
8 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Jan 2, 1901
[David O McKay] Marries Emma Ray Riggs in the Salt Lake Temple. (2)
-- During early 1901
[Lucy Mack Smith] The MIA general boards propose Lucy's history as a course of study. Church president Lorenzo Snow approves. (3)
-- Apr 12, 1901
[Quorum of the Twelve] George Q. Cannon dies. Joseph F. Smith becomes President of the Quorum. (4)
-- Apr 17, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends funeral service of Apostle George Q. Cannon. (5)
-- Apr 21, 1901 - 6 October 1901
[1st Presidency Changes] Lorenzo Snow Joseph F. Smith Death of George Q. Cannon (6)
-- Apr 28, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Death of son, Francis Marion Clawson. (5)
-- May 7, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Leaves on "Overland Flyer" train for San Francisco to inspect elevators for the Deseret News building. (5)
-- During 1901 May-June
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Travels to Mexico and meets with Mexican President Porfirio Diaz regarding the Mormon colonies in Mexico. (7)
-- Jul 4, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Elected president of Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress. (7)
-- Jul 10, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Starts writing personal names in full instead of initials. (5)
-- Jul 18, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Entertains First Presidency, apostles, missionaries to Japan, and their wives at residence on Canyon Road. (5)
-- Aug 12, 1901
Apostle Heber J. Grant dedicated Japan for the preaching of the gospel. (8)
Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
4 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
5 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
6 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
7 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
8 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- During 1900 January
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Goes to Washington, D.C., to oppose an anti-polygamy amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (2)
-- Feb 1, 1900
[Lucy Mack Smith] Katharine Smith Salisbury dies. (3)
-- Feb 27, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Visits 350-year-old Catholic church at Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. (4)
-- Mar 21, 1900
[U.S. Religious History] After the death of founder Dwight L. Moody, the Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions changed its name to Moody Bible Institute. (5)
-- Mar 26, 1900
[U.S. Religious History] Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, founder of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and the Hebrew Union College, died. (5)
-- Apr 2, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends birthday gathering for President Lorenzo Snow at Salt Lake temple annex. (4)
-- Apr 8, 1900
[Quorum of the Twelve] Reed Smoot ordained. (6)
-- Jul 14, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends meeting at president's office concerning liquidation of Utah Loan and Trust Company. (4)
-- Dec 31, 1900
At the end of the 19th century, the Church had 283,765 members, 43 stakes, 20 missions, 967 units [wards and branches], and 4 operating temples. (7)
-- 1900
Church Membership at end of year: 283,765
New Converts : 12,084
Percent Change from previous year: 4.45% (8)
[David O McKay] Appointed to Weber Stake Sunday School Board. (9)
[Joseph Smith] April 8 - Reed Smoot is ordained an apostle. (10)
Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
3 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
4 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
5 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
6 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
8 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
10 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Dec 9, 1899
[Quorum of the Twelve] Franklin D. Richards dies. George Q. Cannon becomes President of the Quorum. (2)
-- Dec 10, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Offers dedicatory prayer of Beaver Ward, Box Elder Stake. (1)
-- Dec 12, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends funeral service of Franklin D. Richards at Ogden. (1)
-- Dec 27, 1899
[U.S. Religious History] Carry Nation, a leader of the American Christian temperance movement, raided and wrecked her first saloon in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. (3)
-- 1899
Church Membership at end of year: 271,681
New Converts : 4,430
Percent Change from previous year: 1.66% (4)
-- During 1899-1900
[David O McKay] Teaches at Weber Stake Academy in Ogden, Utah. (5)
-- During 1899
Articles of Faith, by James E. Talmage, published. (6)
[General Religious History] Aradia (aka the Gospel of the Witches) is published by Charles Godfrey Leland. (7)
-- During 1899-1901
[Periodicals] Truth's Reflex; Southwestern States St. Johns, Kansas Mission (Periodical) (8)
-- 1900 January-February
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Visits Arizona and Mexico. (1)
-- 1900 October-November
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Visits Canada (1)
-- Jan 8, 1900
President Lorenzo Snow issues an official statment reaffirming the Church's position against new plural marriages. (9)
Footnotes:
1 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
2 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
3 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
7 - Wikipedia, Timeline of Religion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion#History_of_Religion
8 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
Harold B. Lee born in Clifton, Idaho. (2)
[Harold B. Lee] Harold Bingham Lee born to Samuel Marion and Louisa Emeline Bingham Lee, Clifton, Oneida County, Idaho. (3)
-- Apr 14, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Receives as gift from father a #5 Blickensderfer typewriter. (4)
-- May 8, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Begins using typewriter to make entries in diary. (4)
[Financial] Speaking at a conference in St. George, Lorenzo Snow delivers a landmark address counseling church members to be strictly observant of the law of tithing. The renewed commitment to tithing was formalized on July 2, at a solemn assembly in the Salt Lake Temple, where the general authorities, stake presidencies and bishops of the church affirmed that the law of tithing is "the word and will of the Lord unto us." (5)
-- May 17, 1899
President Lorenzo Snow received revelation in St. George prompting him to emphasize Tithing. (1)
Lorenzo Snow received revelation on tithing in St. George, Utah. (2)
President Lorenzo Snow received revelation in St. George prompting him to emphasize tithing (see D&C 119). (6)
-- Jul 2, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends solemn assembly in the Salt Lake temple on subject of tithing. (4)
-- Jul 31, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Moves back to Salt Lake City. (4)
-- Aug 4, 1899
Ezra Taft Benson (1899-) b. Whitney, Oneida Co., ID. (1)
Ezra Taft Benson born in Whitney, Idaho. (2)
Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
5 - http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/282148/
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
-- Oct 13, 1898
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends his first council meeting with First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve Apostles in Salt Lake temple. (2)
-- Oct 15, 1898
[Financial] With the church still reeling from the destabilization of its finances during the Edmunds-Tucker enforcement years and the possibility of financial bankruptcy looming, Lorenzo Snow announces the sale of bonds to permit a gradual recovery. (3)
-- Nov 4, 1898
John Longden, who became an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve is Born in Oldham, England on this day. (4)
-- 1898
Church Membership at end of year: 267,251
New Converts : 11,515
Percent Change from previous year: 4.50% (5)
Publication of first serial Conference Report. (6)
-- During 1898-1900
[Periodicals] Southern Star; Southern States Chattanooga, Tennessee Mission (Periodical) (7)
-- 1899 October-November
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Travels to Canada to investigate the canal business of Alberta Irrigation Company. (2)
-- Jan 5, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Becomes member of the newly created church auditing committee. (2)
-- Jan 10, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends first quarterly conference of apostles in the Salt Lake temple. (2)
-- Jan 12, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Partakes of the first quarterly sacrament of bread and wine with First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve Apostles. (2)
-- Jan 27, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Arranges to buy house on Canyon Road in Salt Lake City for $1,856. (2)
-- During January 1899
[U.S. Religious History] In the apostolic letter Testem benevolentiae, Pope Leo XIII condemned the "heresy" of "Americanism," a doctrine which he regarded as an attempt by American Catholic clergy to reconcile Catholic teachings with modern thought and liberties. (8)
Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
2 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
3 - http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/282148/
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
8 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/