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January 15, 1884
Eureka Daily Sentinel
Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada
What is this article about?
In Salt Lake on Jan. 14, the Utah Legislature convened at City Hall, electing W.W. Cluff as Council Speaker, James Sharp as House Speaker, and Junius F. Wells as Chief Clerk, all tied to Mormon church figures. An oath denying polygamy was administered before adjourning for the Governor's message.
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Election of Officers.
Salt Lake, Jan. 14. - The Legislature met this afternoon at the City Hall. W. W. Cluff, Bishop of Coalville, was elected Speaker of the Council; Charles Stayner, Clerk. James Sharp, son of Bishop John Sharp, was elected Speaker of the House. Junius F. Wells, son of Daniel H. Wells, First Counsellor of the Mormon Church, was elected Chief Clerk. In the Council are two bishops and one apostle. In the House are three bishops and three priests, of the Stakes of Zion. Arthur L. Thomas, Secretary of the Territory, administered the oath, with the addition that none were living in polygamy or ever had been polygamists. After a short session, they adjourned till to-morrow, when the Governor's message will be read. There was a small lobby and no enthusiasm.
Salt Lake, Jan. 14. - The Legislature met this afternoon at the City Hall. W. W. Cluff, Bishop of Coalville, was elected Speaker of the Council; Charles Stayner, Clerk. James Sharp, son of Bishop John Sharp, was elected Speaker of the House. Junius F. Wells, son of Daniel H. Wells, First Counsellor of the Mormon Church, was elected Chief Clerk. In the Council are two bishops and one apostle. In the House are three bishops and three priests, of the Stakes of Zion. Arthur L. Thomas, Secretary of the Territory, administered the oath, with the addition that none were living in polygamy or ever had been polygamists. After a short session, they adjourned till to-morrow, when the Governor's message will be read. There was a small lobby and no enthusiasm.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Utah Legislature
Mormon Election
Polygamy Oath
Church Officers
What entities or persons were involved?
W. W. Cluff
Charles Stayner
James Sharp
John Sharp
Junius F. Wells
Daniel H. Wells
Arthur L. Thomas
Where did it happen?
Salt Lake City Hall
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Key Persons
W. W. Cluff
Charles Stayner
James Sharp
John Sharp
Junius F. Wells
Daniel H. Wells
Arthur L. Thomas
Location
Salt Lake City Hall
Event Date
Jan. 14
Story Details
The Legislature met, elected Speakers and Clerk from Mormon church families, noted bishops and priests in chambers, administered oath against polygamy, held short session, and adjourned for Governor's message with minimal lobby and enthusiasm.