Today in Mormon History - Nov 07

Local citizens elect Mary Woolley Chamberlain mayor of Kanab, with an all-female town council, the first such political event in U.S. history. (1)
-- 100 years ago today - Nov 07, 1911

The First Presidency, three apostles, four presidents of Seventy, and 59 others signed a petition to Kirtland's justice of the peace to "depart forthwith out of Kirtland." (2)
-- 175 years ago today - (Mon) Nov 7, 1836

Joseph Smith publicly preaches that "if we would not accuse him he would not accuse us. John C. Bennett subsequently teaches that adultery is acceptable if kept secret. (3)
-- 170 years ago today - Nov 7, 1841

1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
3 - Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)