Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Nauvoo Expositor was a newspaper in Nauvoo, Illinois that published only one issue, which was dated June 7, 1844. Its publication set off a chain of events that led to the death of Latter Day Saint movement Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr..The Expositor was founded by several seceders from Nauvoo church and was critical of Smith and LDS leadership. They espoused a belief in Mormonism, but criticized Smith for doctrines like plural marriage, and exaltation.In response Smith and the Nauvoo City Council declared the paper a public nuisance, and ordered the press destroyed. The town marshal carried out the order that evening.The destruction of the press led to charges of Riot against Smith and others. After Smith surrendered on the charge of riot, he was additionally charged with treason. Smith was killed by a mob while awaiting a trial.. }
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- Nauvoo_Expositor abstract "The Nauvoo Expositor was a newspaper in Nauvoo, Illinois that published only one issue, which was dated June 7, 1844. Its publication set off a chain of events that led to the death of Latter Day Saint movement Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr..The Expositor was founded by several seceders from Nauvoo church and was critical of Smith and LDS leadership. They espoused a belief in Mormonism, but criticized Smith for doctrines like plural marriage, and exaltation.In response Smith and the Nauvoo City Council declared the paper a public nuisance, and ordered the press destroyed. The town marshal carried out the order that evening.The destruction of the press led to charges of Riot against Smith and others. After Smith surrendered on the charge of riot, he was additionally charged with treason. Smith was killed by a mob while awaiting a trial.".