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Arizona republican., 1912-07-07
LOCAL LODGE LORE

noble ceremony and the evening was delightfully."- spent. Brothers Long more. Mouer and Mintz addressed the lodge Each made a brief talk on the good of the order. The lodge announces that it's membership has rapidly increased during the past term Very few were suspended for non- payment of dues, and the sick committee reports that there were none ill The Odd Fellows are proud to report that they captured the cash prize of $25.O0 offered by the Moose for the lodge having the largest number of members in regalia who participated in the Moose parade.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-07

been erected. Dancing continued till midnight and all declared that it was the best outside floor they had ever seen.
 While nearly all the members of the lodge worked har1 tc make the cele- bratiOn d success, particular credit is que Dictator J. A. Crozier, Dist:ict De- putty Supreme D'tta:cr \. r. Levine. Vice Dictator Walter Hayt, Secretary Harry Young, w. H. Linville. w. D. O'Neill Charles Sanichas, w. T.. Burt. F. c. Struckmyer. E. F. Pattod Shir- ley BaIderson, Dan Massie and MT. Poi lock
Arizona republican., 1912-07-07
Eraternal Brotherhood.

Very few Phoenix people sought Fourth of July celebrations elsewhere. There was too attractive program
 provided at home by the Fraternal Brotherhood to be missed. A result was that one of the largest crowds ever seen in this city enjoyed the celebration at Eastlake park which
Arizona republican., 1912-07-07
MODERN WOODMEN

The Phoenix camp of the Modern Woodmcn reports that every member of the camp is now enjoying good health. All lodges feel a sense of ease when there are no sick members to be looked after The meeting last Wednesday evening was well attend
 ed. and much routine business was diSpOSed of.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-07
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

The Knights of Pythias held we'll attended meeting last Friday in their hall over DonofriO- -Bury's confectionery palace. Many applica- tions were brought up for considera- tion. with other matters of import
Arizona republican., 1912-07-07

arce. The lodge reports that it's membership increase for the past two months has been gradual. and since the extension of the dispensatiOn has been granted. they will endeaVOr to break all previous records.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Refusal to Give More
A Serious Mistake. "

He informed me that was making
a serious mistake. He said that from
motives of patriotism the company
should be willing TO support the Re-
publican candidate. Then he added
Also speaking personally to you. think
you will lose by refusing to contribute
now. There are others who viii con-
tribute. You had better do so"
After you declined to make the sec
ond contribution were you informed
that Theodore Roosevelt was grateful
to you for not making it,"
I most certainly was not"
Had you any knowledge from Bliss.
Cortelyou or others that your contribu-
tons would be returned?"
Il never heard of that until few
days ago when | read il in the news
papers"
The witness explained that his reiter-
alton of the demand that Roosevelt be
grateful" for the Standard OIL contrihu-
ton was caused by rumors which he
had heard and indicating the candi-
date might prove ungrateful
Archhold said that Bliss told him of
needs for money throughout the states
that were regarded as doubtful.
Did YOU ever see him with reference
to the business of that campaign"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Roosevelt Makes
Sweeping Denial

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-"Mr. Pen
rose is the embodiment and representa- =
tive of all that is worst in our business
and political life--he deliberately and
wilfully misrepresented me. but ] well
come his opposition" was the way Col
onel Roosevelt answered the attack of
Senator Penrose when he reached his
office today in The Outlook building.
The colonel arrived in town earlv in
the day from Wilkesbarre. where he
made speech last night during which
he took occasion to refer to the state
ment made by Penrose that a big por-
ton of the coloners campaign fund had
been received in the way of contribu-
ton from Standard Oil interests. He
dictated in forceful terms the state
ment in which he places Penrose in the
Ananias club and denies emphatically
that he knew of the STANDARD Oil con-
tribution or that he wrote the letters
to Cortelyou asking that the contribu-
tons be refused as a means of furnish
ing good campaign material. The state
ment, in part, follows:
MIR, Penrose is the embodiment and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
FLINN's NEW CHARGES.

and asked for another contribution, He
outlined the details Of the campaign
and said 1t was necessary to have more
money"
Did you inquire whether Colonel
Roosevelt had knowledge Of your for
mer contributions"
Mr. Bliss gave me the assurance not
only that past donations had been ac-
ceptable. but that donations in the fu =
ture would also be highly acceptable"
How much did he ask on this third
visit"
He wanted contribution Of $780,
900"
What did you do with regard to
this?"
"A meeting was held at my Office and
we decided we would stand on what we
had already done"
you regarded Mr.. Bliss as a man OF
high character, did you not?"
! knew OF no man with a higher rep
utation for integrity | knew him for
years and I trusted him implicitly"
Would you have had no reason to
doubt his word If he had assured Won
that Theodore Roosevelt was satisfied
with your contribution"
Il would most certainly not have
doubted his word"
What did he say when YOU informed
him that your company bad refused to
contribute further to the campaign
fund.-"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Committee to Call
T. R. for Grilling.

Colonel Roosevelt in person will be
hailed before the committee investigat-
ing the expenses of the last two presi-
dental campaigns. according to the
plans Of Senator Poles Penrose. it is
declared here today
Senator Penrose, whose anger has
been aroused by the publication of let
tiers from John d. Archbold of the
Standard OH Company purporting to
show that Penrose was a beneficiary of
the trusts financial largers, also is said
TO be planning to have eX- State Sena-
tor William Finn. leader of the pro-
pressive in Pennsylvania, appear be-
fore the committee.
Penrose charges that Finn offered
100000 to be elected senator from
Pennsylvania. It is Mr.. Penroses pur-
pose to have both Roosevelt and Finn
grilled by the committee. if possible. 1t
is also possible that Penrose will en-
deavor to have George w. Perkins call
ed before the committee and tell of
an alleged pool Of 100000 underwrit-
ten by him for Roosevelt's campaign
pypeDSeS in 1919
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23

Did YOU have any information lead
ms you to believe that Cortelyou was
cognizant of this contribution at the
time it was made?" asked Senator on
yer.
AS | did not meet Mr.. Cortelyou un-
ill after that, is II important that /
answer" asked Archbold
Senator Clapp assured him that It
was important
When the question Of the second
contribution was under way" said
Archbold then, Mr. Bliss desired Mr..
Coltelyou TO meet me and present fur
Their reasons why we should again con-
tribute and an engagement was made"
Was it kept?'
Mr. Bliss and Mr. Cortelyou were to
rcome to my office Mr.. Bliss came and
said; You see. / am here alone. Mr.
Archbold, Mr.. Cortciyou didn't think
it desirable that he should come"
Senator Jones then examined Arch
bold He recalled Archbold's state
ment that the Standard on directors
had instructed him to OFFER contribu-
lion. provided that the powers OF the
party thoroughly approved OF accepting
.Il
"pIa Riiss ever tell you that he had
'y'd Roosevelt M thts condition
i NllI name Roosevelt and Corelyou
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23

The Pennsylvania senator is fighting
mad and he is planning a double re-
suit from his attack on his tormentors.
First he wants revenge for the allega-
tons against him; second he wants to
show up" Bull Moose political con-
ditions
Friends Of Penrose declare that he
has documents in his possession Ia
prove charges which he has made
against Colonel Roosevelt chief OF
which is that Roosevelt knew OF the
immense contributions made by the
Standard Oil Company to the Repub.
lican campaign fund. They declare that
Penrose can prove that when Colonel
Roosevelt wrote his letter to George r
Cortelyou in 1904 forbldding him. as
chairman OF the uatioual Republican
committee to accept the Standard
contributions, ne knew the money had
been received and spent
M Penrosc has in his possession. t
s said. an interesting letter from
Roosevelt, when president. thinking MIN
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Archbold Has Only
Three Penrose Letters.

Archbold said that he had a record
OF only three letters to Senator PEN
rose and he presented them to the COM
mittee. None OF them bore upon the
matter under consideration One of
them was request for Penrose to use
his influence toward an appointment
for Archbold's BROTHER law. written
in April 1904, but this was not In the
record.
Archbold declared he also had talks
with Senator Scott, of West Virginia.
and that both Scott and Elkins were
disposed to give the Standard Oil cred =
1t for bringing enough votes into West
Virginia to change it from the Demo-
cratic to the Republican column. He
said, further, that the employees Of the
Standard Oil Company We're advised of
the stand which the company had
taken.
He said he recalled no contribution to
the Democratic campaign that year, al
though some individual directors may
have contributed
DO you remember Judge Parker
making a charge that Theodore Roose
welt was being aided by the trusts"
Il remember it,"
DO you remember the denials?"
Il remember the incidents clearly"
After these denials by the president
did YOU have any talk with Bliss or his
managers on the subject"
Il did not
Senator Oliver OF Pennsylvania then
took up the question. which Archbold
denied, that the $4,000 sent to Penrose
was anything but purely political
matter
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23

Standard Oil people, was paid on OF
prior to the 18th day of OCTOBER he
asked.
was paid ION or about that time, per-
haps a little time before
The letter President Roosevelt wrote
Chairman George B. Cortelyou, of the
Republican national committee, telling
him to accept no contribution from
the Standard Oil Company, was sent
about a week before the election" Sen
ator Penrose declared.
AS | understand. the money had
been received before this letter of Mr..
Roosevelt was dated" said Senator
Reed.
considerably" said Senator Pen
rose
Had the money been spent, or was
IL on hand, and was 1t in fact re
turned?" asked Senator Reed.
The information | have always had
as to the transaction was that MIR.
Roosevelt was advised that the money
had been spent, and could not be re-
turned. and the letter was sent to
make a record for future reference, "
replied Senator Penrose.
DO you know that any large sums
of the money were contributed to the
national Republican committee in 1904
that were returned to the donors !"
asked Senator Reed
The returning of contributions is
such a rare instance on the part of
political committees that if there had
been any. other case it would have
made a profound impression on my
mind and | do not recall any others,
replied Senator Penrose.
Senator Reed asked whether Mr. Pen
rose knew of any contribution to the
campaign fund in 1904 by the Missouri
Pacific. Southern Pacific or Gould in
terests
II have no direct knowledge" Mr.
Penrose answered, simply my infor.
nation at the time that large contribu-
lions we're made from those interests
You mean that while actively en-.
gagged with the Republican nationa
committee as a member of that com.
mittee. you understood that these in.
terests had contributed heavily to tn.
fund.-" asked Reed
That is correct" said Penrose
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Attacked by T. R.,
He Appealed to Bliss,

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after Mr. Pooso,,aIt ,,,.s 80. ny ,',e
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Big Railroad
Donations Mentioned.

Alleged contributions of 100000 each
by the Missouri Pacific and Southern
Pacific railroads to the Roosevelt cam
paign fund in 1904 were mentioned by
Senators Reed and Penrose, Senator
Penrose declaring that President
Roosevelt always was in close touch
with the national committee managing
his campaign,
When the cOlloquy was concluded,
Senator Reed made an extended speech
attacking Roosevelt, reopening the
question of the s250,000 collected for the
Republican campaign fund in 1904 by
T. II. Hartman, and placing in the
record all of the so-called "Archbold"
correspondence recently published.
Senator Reed also attacked George
". Perkins
When he concluded Senator Poindex-
ter took the floor and characterized the
days proceedings as a combination, an
understanding. an alliance" between
the machine Republicans and the ma
chine Democrats against progressive
principles
Senator Reed and Senator Williams
denied any ALLIANCE between Senator
Penrose and the Democrats"
we hunt Bull Moose today" SAID
Senator Williams, and elephant to-
morrow"
Senator Reed attacked at length the
so-called Morgan interests. and con-
cluded with the declarations
That concern it seems to me, hav-
ing cornered the iron and steel bust
ness Of the land, largely controlling
its banks and its trust companies and
its transportation lines. has concluded
at last the time has come when it can
own a president. They started their
handy man Perkins out to finance his
campaign. and they thought they
would win. They got in so deep be-
fore they knew It that they could not
get back up, and now they are stand
ing before the American people al
most apologizins for their existence
and Roosevelt is trying to pretend to
the American people that Perkins is
here like q man already repentant.
coming with tear stained eyes to make
up for past misdeeds-a stranger in the
Roosevelt camp"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23

"To what extent were the acts Of the
national committee concealed from Mr.
ROOSEVELT" asked Senator Reed
My observation of Mr.. Roosevelt
said Penrose, has been that he was
well calculated to have pretty superior
knowledge about everything that was
going on in the national committee.
do not think there was day, and in
some days, an hour in the day, when
the chairman of the national commit
tee was not in communiCa ton with him
over the telephone"
Senator Stone wanted to know how
the $4,000 900 which Mr.. Penrose haC
said was raised for Colonel Roosevelt
was used
II meant to state" said Senator Pen.
rose, that the object of this enormous
amount and unprecedented campaign
fund was the ultimate control of the
regular Republican nomina ton at Chi.
cago. What underwriting has occurred
since then for the third party remain;
to be. developed"
Senator Borah interrupted to ash
about the activities Of the Republican
national committee at the Chicago
convention
The majority Of the national com.
mittee exercised every opportunity pos.
sible to restrict and restrain the effort:
to purchase colored Taft delegates a.
$4,000 head" replied Senator Penrose
Il suppose the senator is not pre-.
pared to state how they got then
back" asked Senator Borah.
I'VE got them back by appealing t.
their manhood and their reputation fol
honor and integrity and in most every
case we got them back Mr.. Penrost
answered
Il take it. Mr. President. that the
men who would wander off the reser.
walton for the purpose of raising thu
price could have not very much man.
hood left to appeal TO, to get back.
Senator BOrah said.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Wash t Solicited
BY Hartman.

Were you solicited by Hartman
personally TO contribute TO his fund?
II was not solicited personally, and il
any money was given by Mr.. Rogers or
Mr. William Rockefeller it was given
without my knowledge"
DO you know the amount Of Harm
mans contribution"
Il heard II was about $50, 900"
DO you know whether any insurance
companies contributed to this fund.-"
81 do not know personally"
At this point Senator Pomerene one
of the Democratic members of the in
vestigating committee, took up the ex-
animation
Can you tell where the first confer
ence with Mr. Bliss was heidi" asked
Senator Pomerene.
The conference was held in my Of
fee. H r. Rogers and myself were
present and we went over the platform
carefully with MI Bliss" answered Mr..
Archbold.
Can you give the conversation dur
H.,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Cortelyou Afraid,
Said Witness.

Senator Pomerene inquired why Sec
rotary Cortelyou did not visit Arch
bolds office after an arrangement for a
conference had been made. He was
afraid, replied the witness, that it might
not look well if the manager of the Re
publican campaign committee were
seen in the offices of the Standard Oil
Company He gave assurance to Mr.
Bliss. however, ArchboId said, that the
latter represented both himself and
Theodore Roosevelt
Did you see President ROOSEVELT"
asked Senator Pomerene
Not during the campaign" an
swered Archbold.
Did you see Roosevelt afterward?"
Mr.. Rogers and called after he hal
been elected. We spent pleasant
evening at the white house. during
which President Roosevelt freely dis
cussed the campaign which had just
ended He said there was some criti-
cism. but that could not be avoided"
What criticism did he say was
made?"
rue matter OF lhe insurance COnllI-
buttons was taken up at that time |
believe"
Was there any specific reference to
your contribution?
No"
Senator Penrose asked that Archbold
be instructed to search for all papers
relating to the hearing and bring them
before the committee when he returned
in October from his European trip. It
was also arranged that a deputation
from the committee will call upon Will
liam Rockefeller, who now is i'll, and
obtain statement from him. Other
Standard Oil officials will be subpenaei
to appear before the committee MI.
Archbold then was excused
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
for his loyal services to the Repu blicaD
party in Pennsylvania

for his loyal services to the Republican
party in Pennsylvania
A second attack on former President
Roosevelt in the senate Yesterday orig
mated in colloquy between Senator
Reed. of Missouri, and Senator Pen
rose. of Pennsylvania, who presented a
resolution demanding an investigation
of the circumstances set forth in his
statement to. the senate Wednesday, in
which he charged that 100000 oil
Standard Oil money went into the 1904
Roosevelt campaign fund, with Presi-
dent RooseVelts knowledge
Senators Penrose. Reed and VIII
liams each attacked Colonel Roosevelt,
and Senator Poindexter, of Washing
ton, a supporter of the new Progress
sive party, came to his defense Sena-
tor Poindexter charged that a combi-
nation Of regular Republicans and
Democrats was at work to defame
Colonel Roosevelt
The debate between Senators Reed
and Penrose was marked by the readi-
ness with which the latter replied to
Senator Reeds questions. Early in the
afternoon the two senators. with Sena
tor Smith, of Maryland, had a short
conference.
Senator Penrose. in answer to ques-
tons from Senator Reed, declared that
according to his information" Colonel
Roosevelt knew that 100000 of Stand
ara Oil money had been received and
spent in 1904 before he wrote a letter
directing that any Standard Oil contri-
buttons be returned new element
was injected into the political imbroglio
when Senator Penrose suggested to
Senator Reed:
There has come to my notice quite
a lot of information leading to the
thought that some three million dollars
was underwritten by George w Per.
kins and his associates to nominate
Mr.. Roosevelt for the presidency of the
regular Republican party in the present
campaign. Evidence regarding this
matter will be submitted to the proper
senate committee for consideration.
The ultimate object of this enormous
fund was the control of the Republican
party in the interests of the element
represented by Mr. Perkins The lar
gest campaign fund in the history of
the United States for nomination was
raised for Mr. Roosevelt at the pri-
naries last winter"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Might Have Been
A Different Tale.

Mr.. Bliss said that it Inundated
him to admit that he had no influence
and could do nothing at all"
Was there anything said at that
time about your making second con
tribution?"
"Oh, there might have been. but Mr..
Bliss was not the man to say, I told
you so The inference was very plain"
Pressed by Senator Pomerene. Arch
bold said that the substance of Mr..
Bliss statement at the time was that It
would have been different if I'VE had
done as he wished US to-"
DO you know whether Mr.. Bliss
made any report to the national com
mittee or to Mr.. Roosevelt to the effect
that you or your assistants had declined
to make a further contribution ?" asked
Senator Pomerene.
Il am sure that il was so reported"
Reverting to the Penrose contribu-
ton, Archbod testified that Penrose
approached him early in the campaign
and told him that If he (Penrose) could
handle part OF the contribution that it
would strengthen him with the state
and national committees. and that Mr..
, Bliss would consent to 1t.
Did you talk to Senator Penrose as
to the attitude of Mr.. Roosevelt toward
your company" asked Senator Pome.
rene
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Paid Contribution in
$1,000 and $500 Bills.

Were any Democratic members
present at the meeting when these in
structions were given you?"
Yes Tilford"
What was the denomination of the
| bills with which the 100000 was paid ?''
They were in 81 900 and $500 bills"
Archbold discussed the Hartman in
cident and said that Rogers and Harri-
man himself had told him of the rails
| ing of Harriman's fund
Did you or your company ever re-
ceive any letter from Colonel Roosevelt
expressing his appreciation for the con
| tribution?" asked Senator Jones
we did not. He evidently decided
that a different course would be better
| for him and threw out an anchor to
| windward"
During the course of the description
| Of the prosecution by the department
of justice. of the Standard Oil Com
pany rebate cases, Mr. Archbold for
the only time during the hearing
showed traces of anger
There was absolutely no ground for
indictment" he said, and the district
attorney of Buffalo wired to the de-
partment Of justice that the prosecu-
ton was ill-advised because Of the lack
of merit. ! am informed that the reply
was, Damn the merits Of the case; get
the indictment"
Archbold's face flushed as he repeat
ed this message. Then, turning toward
| Chairman Clapp he shouted:
Theodore Roosevelt said this case
was meritorious. 1t was ridiculous
There was no more merit than if
should charge you here with having
robbed my pocket"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-23
Trust Peeved Over
Roosevelt S Attacks

Il went to his bliss } place
of business once after Mr..
Roosevelt and some of his bu-
reau heads began making his
very unjust attacks on us. Mr..
Bliss threw up his hands and
said; 1 thoroughly sympa-
thize with you. believe the
attacks are unjust myself, but
| can not help you. That was
some time after the election,
perhaps a year after. y
From John D. Archbold's Testi-
mony.