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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1877
Page
4
A historical appraisal portrays Brigham Young as a forceful, ambitious founder who blended religion and power. It argues his death threatens Mormonism’s future, noting his ruthless energy and decisive role in shaping the church and its fortunes.
The piece discusses unrest in Ohio politics with Ben Wade and Gen Beatty facing a rising workingmen's organization likely to affect the outcome, predicting Republican defeat if Republicans abstain from voting. Hayes and Sherman speeches destabilize the Western Reserve, while anticipated October clarity could expose fraud and ruin for the opposing side.
Brigham Young died at four P M yesterday after cholera morbus on Thursday night leading to bowel inflammation and swelling. He remained conscious briefly in the last 48 hours. Death followed under Salt Lake City care as the laying on of hands persisted. New York Sun says youngest son John W Young will succeed him.
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