August 1890 Frank H. Dyer resigns as receiver under accusations of malfeasance of Church property and is replaced by Henry W. Lawrence.
August 3, 1890 Wilford visits Church members throughout Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.
October 6, 1890 Majority of members of the Church attending General Conference sustain the Manifesto.
October 25, 1890 Wilford inaugurates weekday religious education classes for elementary school-aged children (precursor to seminary and institute programs).