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The Joliet Daily Republican

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1908

Page

3

Pressure for second place in Taft caucus shifts Iowa support

Idaho Senator Borah boosts Gov Cummins candidacy while Iowa delegates weigh second place bids. Taft camp managers face a split GOP. Guild and Roosevelt allies maneuver as Vice President Fairbanks potential nominee rumors swirl amid quiet endorsements and party tact in Washington. Butte former mayor Henry L Frank collapses in Chicago from nervous prostration at 57. wealthy ex-candidate in frail condition.

Tuemlay Borah Idaho Iowa Gov. Cummins Dolliver Gov. Cumming Roosevelt Butte Chicago Henry L. Prank Butte, Mont United States Palmer House

Wilton Center notes crops, contests, and social round

Special to The Republican reports a rainy spell easing hopes for a crop in Wilton Center. Miss Laura Keniston won a local gold medal contest at the Baptist church. Children's Day programs drew good attendances at Baptist and MBH churches. A flood of water at Corner Store prompted cleaning and repainting. Social events include a G A R dinner in Manhattan and a Massachusetts resort anecdote.

Baptist Sth O. P U. S Chicago Laura Keniston Baptist Church MBH G. A. R. Men Wilton

Burke Resolution Sparks Southern Party Debate

Members of the Rules committee sparred over Rep James F. Burke’s resolution on representation at the convention. Southern opponents argued the plan would burden the party, while Burke and allies urged deferral for further discussion. The committee granted a postponement to Wednesday amid heated exchanges.

Members of Rules Co Burke James F. Burke Territories H. H. Myers Arkansas W. HM. Lucas Samuel Davidson Texas R. H. Angell Virginia Republican Party South Philad W. A. Guthrie Indiana George H. Sullivan Minnesota C. C. Dawson

The Glory of the West Blossoms in Tasseled Corn

A short ode-like line extols the West with imagery of corn and bloom. The phrase suggests agricultural pride and regional identity, pairing Western imagery with a ceremonial corn motif.

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