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August 30, 1877
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 30, 1877 

* Brigham Young death
* Mormons leader
* Salt Lake City UT Utah


Near the top of the front page is a report headed: "Death of Brigham Young, the Mormon Prophet, High Priest and President", with the report beginning: "Brigham Young, the Mormon ruler and prophet, died yesterday in Salt Lake City in the 77th year of his age..."  (see photos). More on his life includes: "...On the death of Joseph Smith, he became the leader of the Mormons....Polygamy was openly proclaimed by him in 1852 as a revelation from the Lord...".
Complete in 4 pages, very nice condition.