-- Feb 5, 1901; Tuesday
Brother Frank Y. Taylor called at the President's Office, accompanied by Horace H. Cummings. They sought advice about the advisability of organizing an academy in the Granite [Utah] Stake and thus utilize the school building already erected, which had at one time been used as a church school but on account of the hard times had been discontinued several years ago. President [Lorenzo] Snow requested these brethren to study the matter over and look at the situation from all sides and see what they could do for themselves. He could promise them that the Church could help them to the extent of $1,000 or perhaps $1,500 per year in the maintenance of such a school. They stated that they felt that this would be ample and that they were willing to open a school with such favorable prospects. They left the office, therefore greatly pleased with President Snow?s attitude regarding the proposed school.
Judge [George C.] Bartch had an interview at his request with President Snow today.
Today the Presidency considered a request of Sister Jane S. Richards and concluded to grant it, namely, to appropriate to her the sum of $5,000. to enable her to meet Brother Franklin D. Richards' indebtedness for which her home was security. Brother Richards, a few years before his death, spoke to the late First Presidency in regard to this matter of rendering him assistance, and he afterwards made the request in writing, but nothing was done about it at the time, the reason being that the Church was also in straitened circumstances and the matter went over without action. Later Brother Richards, evidently disappointed, requested Brother George F. Gibbs, Secretary to the Presidency, to return his written application, which was done. In an interview with President Snow some time ago, Sister Jane S. Richards could not satisfy him as to the nature of the indebtedness, but asked that her son Franklin S. be allowed to explain it. This he did at the time to Presidents Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith, his information showing that President Franklin D. Richards, together with his sons Franklin S. and Charles C., borrowed money for the purpose of starting the Ogden Loan and Trust Company, which ended in failure; but before it failed, and when the bank was considered in good condition; but Abraham H. Cannon desired to control it in connection with a railroad scheme, and President Richards and his sons sold to Brother Cannon. They were invited to either buy out other stockholders or to sell, and not being able to buy they sold, realizing but sixty cents on the dollar, or a loss of some three thousand dollars on his investment, and this balance had been carried by him and his sons. During his lifetime he spoke to President Snow about this matter, feeling quite disappointed that the late First Presidency could not see their way clear to help him as it was the first time he had ever asked the Church for financial aid. President [George Q.] Cannon now informed President Snow that when Brother Richards made the application he was sorry it could not be granted, but that it was purely on account of the financial pressure at the time, but that he certainly favored it then and does now. Presidents Snow and Smith were of the same mind so the appropriation was made.
President Cannon presented for consideration before Presidents Snow and Smith some questions in relation to the publication of the History of the Church. First, he desired to know by what title the history should be known, it having been published heretofore under the titles of "History of Joseph Smith" and "History of Brigham Young," and he desired their views regarding the proper title for the new publication. It was decided to call it "The History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." The other questions were of minor importance. (1)
-- Feb 5, 1901
Brother Frank Y. Taylor called at the President's Office, accompanied by Horace H. Cummings. They sought advice about the advisability of organizing an academy in the Granite [Utah] Stake and thus utilize the school building already erected, which had at one time been used as a church school but on account of the hard times had been discontinued several years ago. President [Lorenzo] Snow requested these brethren to study the matter over and look at the situation from all sides and see what they could do for themselves. He could promise them that the Church could help them to the extent of $1,000 or perhaps $1,500 per year in the maintenance of such a school. They stated that they felt that this would be ample and that they were willing to open a school with such favorable prospects. They left the office, therefore greatly pleased with President Snow's attitude regarding the proposed school. Judge [George C.] Bartch had an interview at his request with President Snow today. Today the Presidency considered a request of Sister Jane S. Richards and concluded to grant it, namely, to appropriate to her the sum of $5,000. to enable her to meet Brother Franklin D. Richards' indebtedness for which her home was security. Brother Richards, a few years before his death, spoke to the late First Presidency in regard to this matter of rendering him assistance, and he afterwards made the request in writing, but nothing was done about it at the time, the reason being that the Church was also in straitened circumstances and the matter went over without action. Later Brother Richards, evidently disappointed, requested Brother George F. Gibbs, Secretary to the Presidency, to return his written application, which was done. In an interview with President Snow some time ago, Sister Jane S. Richards could not satisfy him as to the nature of the indebtedness, but asked that her son Franklin S. be allowed to explain it. This he did at the time to Presidents Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith, his information showing that President Franklin D. Richards, together with his sons Franklin S. and Charles C., borrowed money for the purpose of starting the Ogden Loan and Trust Company, which ended in failure; but before it failed, and when the bank was considered in good condition; but Abraham H. Cannon desired to control it in connection with a railroad scheme, and President Richards and his sons sold to Brother Cannon. They were invited to either buy out other stockholders or to sell, and not being able to buy they sold, realizing but sixty cents on the dollar, or a loss of some three thousand dollars on his investment, and this balance had been carried by him and his sons. During his lifetime he spoke to President Snow about this matter, feeling quite disappointed that the late First Presidency could not see their way clear to help him as it was the first time he had ever asked the Church for financial aid. President [George Q.] Cannon now informed President Snow that when Brother Richards made the application he was sorry it could not be granted, but that it was purely on account of the financial pressure at the time, but that he certainly favored it then and does now. Presidents Snow and Smith were of the same mind so the appropriation was made. President Cannon presented for consideration before Presidents Snow and Smith some questions in relation to the publication of the History of the Church. First, he desired to know by what title the history should be known, it having been published heretofore under the titles of "History of Joseph Smith" and "History of Brigham Young," and he desired their views regarding the proper title for the new publication. It was decided to call it "The History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." The other questions were of minor importance. Visited with Presidency. Was much surprised to learn that, some of the apostles were in favor of forced vaccination in schools; all other public gatherings are unnoticed by force mongers. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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