What is meant by cuckoo in political speech
A reprint explaining the term cuckoo used for lawmakers who follow the president or party line without independent judgment. It traces origins to Senator Morgan and the silver debate and notes use by members like Tracey and Boutelle. The piece argues the term labels those who echo the President’s wishes and lack personal courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
R. G. Horr
Morgan
Senate
Cleveland
Congress
Tracey
New York
Boutelle
Maine
Jacksons Platform Planks Urge Protection For Industry
In 1832 Andrew Jackson’s platform declared protection to American industry essential for national prosperity. The article notes constitutional questions and argues the policy’s necessity amid current developments. It also reports Indiana county results for Congressmen at large: Grow 4,371. Hancock 1,156. Morrow 79. Markley 11. Lotier 321, Grow’s 3,215 margin. Philadelphia totals show Grow 487,670. Hancock 300,501. Markley 2,457. Morrow 9,256. Lotier 3,445, Grow leading by 187,169.
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Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Indiana County
Galusha A. Grow
James Denton Hancock
Henry F. Morrow
Arthur D. Markley
Victor A. Lotier
Grow
Philadelphia
Hancock
Markley
Morrow
Lotier
Republican State Convention set for Harrisburg May 23
The Republican State Committee announces a state convention in Harrisburg on May 23 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor two U S Senators Auditor General Secretary of Internal Affairs and address other business. Indiana County gains two delegates and notes Chas Taylor the Homer City school director, a rare elected person of color.
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Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Wa. m
Congress
Indiana County
Chas. Taylor
Homer City
America from Alaska to the Gulf a six- coupon travel offer
The Pittsburg Times promotes a sixteen view series titled America from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico. Guided by Prof. G R Cromwell, the project offers a staged journey across the United States for ten cents per stage, with a six-coupon offer and postage covers. The release dates and a list of featured views are announced along with orders and sample copies.
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Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
The
Pittsburg Times
America
George R. Cromwell
G. R. Cromwell
Times
Capitol
Washington
the Common
Boston
Printing House Square
New York
Seven Falls
Cheyenne Canon
Colorado
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Yellowstone Falls
Wyoming
Bronton’s Cove
Newport
Central Park
Minneapolis
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
Long Sault Rapids
St. Lawrence River
Temple Square
Salt Lake City
Mountain House
Cresson Springs
Washinton Monument
Baltimore
Horse’ Shoe Falls
Niagara
City of Victoria
B. C. Sitka
Pittsburg
Personal Brevities Itemizes Local Visitors and Residents
J M Guthrie visits Philadelphia this week Noah Seanor of Plumville plus many residents and visitors from West Mahoning, Marion Center and Blairsville towns find time in town over Sabbath. Notes on travel, health, and social calls with short remarks on events and a wedding hopeful.
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Noah Seanor
Plumville
John St.Clair
West Water Street
Mae Fair
Altoona
A. C. Dodson
West Mahoning Township
RK. E. Young
First Street
West Indiana
Man Laments, Ends Life Near Greensburg
Levi Hall of Murrysville, aged about sixty three, had been out of work and lamenting his situation. Yesterday morning at five he took a revolver and shot himself, dying from the wound. He formerly owned and lived on the Sharp farm in Armstrong township and leaves eleven children, all now in the West.
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Greensburg
Levi Hall
Murrysville
Sharp
Armstrong Township
HM. Fleck
West Indiana
Boaming House
America
George Washington
William Shields
Rayne Township
Shields
F. J. Johnson
Mrr
Johncom
Reider
Returned Missionary Miss Corbitt to Lecture at United Presbyterian
Miss Corbitt, a returned missionary from India, will lecture at the United Presbyterian Church next Monday evening March 5, 1894. Admission is free. She will discuss the habits and customs of that country in a very interesting manner.
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Corbitt
India
United Presbyteria
This Place
Crete M. E
Pentecostal
Fairview
Big chicken slaughter marks Washington Birthday celebration
Normal students feasted on Washington's Birthday with a large chicken dinner. Fifty-five chickens were slaughtered for the occasion as part of the national holiday observance. Summer School at Deckers Point is expected to draw many attendees and Prof Rank leads the county's top instructors. Write him for a circular.
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Washington
Deckers Point
Rank
Hiim
Washington's Birthday Observed at Strongstown
Washington's birthday celebrated with a flag presentation to Strongstown public school by Homer City Jr. C U A M No. 185 and local officials. A parade, church service, speeches by Squire Row and Rev. Sweeny, and a banquet followed at Center township school No. 10. The event highlighted patriotism, schooling, and community unity, with remarks on veterans and liberty.
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Washington
Strongstown
Council No. 467
Jas. B. Graham
W. L. Strong
Brother Strong
Squire Row
America
Huffman
D. B. Taylor
Sumter
Appomattox
Canada
Mexico
Geo. Washington
Rev
M. M. Sweeny
Pine Council
Center Township
Dickey
Shaffer
D. M. Smith
Altsman
Homer City
H. V. Rowan
Rev. Altsman
Our Republic
John Kerr
Samuel Stitt
Peter C. Fair
Anderson
Local and General News from the Blecklick Area
Local notes report revival services at the Baptist Church and Pentecostal band meetings. Juries and candidates are discussed with John McGuire urged for re election and Rayne Township figures. A lecture on India is announced with free admission and a school program outlines a morning ser son on teaching knowledge limits and library advantages.
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Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead & Son
B. F. GiLxkesox
Joe B. Rex
Ferrexor
Secy’s
Congress-at-Large
Ford
Eric Armagh
Armstong
Burrell No
Blairsville
Blacklick Ee Heeennaraeeens
Brushvalley
Wetee
Conemaugh
Center
Indiana
Indiana West
Jacksonville
Reereeree
Mahoning East
Mahoning West
Mahoning North
Mahoning South
Montgomery
Marion Center
Weeweeeee
Mechanicsburg
Sere Enemas
Saneesaen
Rayne Sun Eewes
Ae Salteburg
Sheloca
Smicksburg
White
Wheatfield East
Settee
Wheatfield West
Enae
Young
Charles Rugg
Eliza J. Rugg
Chas. Rugg
Et al
Joseph H. Rugg
Emma B. Lintner
A. L. Sutton
T. R. Ewing
J. M
Washington Township
Henry S. Miller
Eugene McSweeney
Henry Snail
John J. Orr
David B. Patterson
Robert Patterson
Robert Kerr
Crete Post Office
Enterprise
Rochestere Mills
Haraker
J. M. Guthrie
D. R. Lewis
Ambrose Merchant
Chas. Wood
Princeton College
G. W. Hood
Washington, D. C
Godfrey Marshall
Thos. Sheppard
Zachariah Said
Blacklick Township
Chas. Russell
Wall Station
Mr. Clark Daugherty
Jeanette
Hugh Black
Apollo
Wm. L. Mahan
Sutton Street
R. W. Fair
Kiskiminetas Springs
Virginia Hitchcock
Oratory
H. J. Thompson
Erie
Hal
Mabel Brownlee
Braddock
J. D. Brownlee
Church Street
E. E. Neff
Allegheny
Jonathan Neff
South Mahoning Township
Edith Walker
Brother Todd
James
Albert Culp
Livermore
A. S. Patton
Philadelphia Street
H. C. Club
Gertrude Cunningham
D. L. Moorhead
Somerset County
Jacob George
Blacklick
W. N. Rugh
Boody
Johnstown
H.C. Boyer
Margaret Hill
John N. Arnold
Martha M. Wiley
United Presbyterians
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Albany
Oregon
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Gro. H. Hea
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
P. E
J.M.S. Moore
Sanderton
Jas
Gompers
Bible Songs
United Presbyterian Church
J. C. Moorhead
P. BK. BR
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
State of Pennsylvania
Downingtown and
Lancaster
J. W. Jones
Bleck Lick Presbyterian Church
Manuel Oyler
Kayne Township
Reese Jones
Comemamgh Township
John L. Hall
W.D. Ray and
Wm. Lewis
Mary Morrison
East Mahoning Township
Morrison
Washington County
Baptist Church
David Shaffer
Lowman
Saltsburg Road
D. B. Roof
A. W. Wilson
West Philadelphia
Harry Sanford
James A. White
Jas. Swanger
Carpenters Alley
Institute
Grant Township
Morning Serson
James McAfees
Maggie Rufker
B. M. Newpher
Anns
Belle McAfeeca
Co. N. Lave
W. P. Kinter
Seaton
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