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Item # 603648
April 04, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 4, 1881
* Mormon 47th Congress dispute
* Allen G. Campbell
* George Q. Cannon
The front page has one column headings: "THE MORMONS" "The Campbell-Cannon Congressional Contest" and more. See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular along spine, otherwise nice condition. Uncommon title.
AI notes: During the 47th U.S. Congress (1881–1883), tensions with the Mormon community centered on federal efforts to suppress polygamy and reduce LDS political influence in Utah Territory. The Congress passed the Edmunds Act of 1882, which criminalized polygamy, disenfranchised polygamists, and barred them from public office or jury service, leading to increased federal prosecutions of Mormon leaders. These measures also included federal oversight of Utah’s elections to limit Mormon control, sparking disputes over the seating of Mormon delegates and the governance of the territory. This conflict highlighted the broader clash between religious practices of the LDS Church and federal law enforcement.
Category: Post-Civil War