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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1911
Page
6
Sworn testimony uncovered in the Walsh investigation shows money used by prominent Republican figures in New Bedford to influence votes for Louis A. Frothingham in the state election. The Boston Post reports the evidence was obtained today in the city.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a safe powerful nerve invigoration for men and women. It promises a free 50 cent trial, rapid lasting results, and claims of unique therapeutic claims with endorsements from unnamed medical authorities. The copy targets insomnia fatigue and general nervous debility and urges immediate request by mail.
Prominent men call for end to corrupt election practices in New Bedford after a probe by the Post under David Walsh. William B. Perry urges state laws and arrests, condemning vote buying as a disgrace to the city and a crime. The piece notes past inquiries and cites local residents voicing protest against corruption.
Old New Bedford voting list now in Hon. David I. Walsh’s possession shows check marks beside Henry and Victor St Onge. The document underpins an affidavit by Henry St Onge alleging a New Bedford politician offered $5 for his vote and marked his name in a book containing part of the list.
A Post investigation outlines several vote buying schemes. The book-off method sees a buyer paying five dollars to a voter who then supports the candidate, while the buyer collects after victory. The booking method marks voters on lists with payment upon win. Team hiring pays voters for hauling teams to polling places, often with whiskey. Barrooms are paid to provide free drinks to voters.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline as a miracle cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims cleansing and stimulating effects within minutes, with future promises of new, fine hair and a lustered, abundant look after weeks of use. A 25 cent bottle is sold at drug stores and toilet counters.
A Provincetown reader praises the Provincetown Post for its coverage of a bribery case in New Bedford. The letter from John N. Swift extols the paper and calls for continued bold reporting against corruption. The date noted is November 23, 1911.
Mrs. J. C. Klein of New York City says a ten day course of Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment cured a years-long salt rheum on her ankles and toes. She praises Resinol Ointment for skin diseases and notes samples are available from Resinol Chemical Co. in Baltimore.
Chairman Charles E. Hatfield of the Republican State Committee says New Bedford raised its own funds and did not receive committee money this fall. He notes money is sent to towns that request it or sometimes without a request and may be returned. The state committee plans its official campaign expenditures in due course.
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