Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1901 — Election of Smith Ratified. [ARTICLE]

Election of Smith Ratified.

At a special conference of general officers of the Mormon church, held in the tabernacle in Salt Lake, the action of the council of apostles in the selection of Joseph F. Smith as president of the church in succession of the late Lorenzo Snow was sustained. The conference also ratified the selection of Joseph F. Smith, John R. Winder and Anton H., Lund as members of the first presidency.