Robert T. Bushnell
Robert T. Bushnell | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Attorney General | |
| In office 1941–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Paul A. Dever |
| Succeeded by | Clarence A. Barnes |
| Middlesex County District Attorney | |
| In office 1927–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur K. Reading |
| Succeeded by | Warren L. Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1896 [1] New York City [2] |
| Died | October 23, 1949 [3] Manhattan [4] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sylvia P. Folsom (1924-1949) [5] |
| Residence(s) | West Newton, Massachusetts New York City [6] |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Harvard Law School [7] |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Robert Tyng Bushnell [8] (born January 9, 1896 in New York City,[9] died October 23, 1949 in Manhattan [10]) was an American politician who served as Massachusetts Attorney General from 1941-1945.
A Boston lawyer, Bushnell served as District Attorney of Middlesex County,[11] President of the Republican Club of Massachusetts,[12] and chairman of the Boston chapter of the Motion Picture Research Council [13] before being elected Attorney General.
As Attorney General, Bushnell lead the investigation into the Cocoanut Grove fire.[14] Bushnell's investigation resulted a reform of fire codes and club owner Barney Welansky being convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
In 1942, Bushnell tried to have fascist leader Edward Holton James committed to a psychiatric state hospital after he was indicted on charges of criminal libel.[15] In 1943, he indicted Boston Police Commissioner Joseph F. Timilty and six of his subordinates on charges of conspiracy to permit the operation of gambling houses and the registration of bets.[16]
Bushnell died on October 23, 1949 in his suite at the Royalton Hotel from a heart attack.[17]
References
- ^ Richard T. Howard. Public Officials of Massachusetts 1941-42. Richard T. Howard.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Richard T. Howard. Public Officials of Massachusetts 1941-42. Richard T. Howard.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Bushnell, Robert Tyng (1896-1949)". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- ^ "Bushnell, Robert Tyng (1896-1949)". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- ^ Richard T. Howard. Public Officials of Massachusetts 1941-42. Richard T. Howard.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Richard T. Howard. Public Officials of Massachusetts 1941-42. Richard T. Howard.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Richard T. Howard. Public Officials of Massachusetts 1941-42. Richard T. Howard.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Bushnell, Robert Tyng (1896-1949)". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- ^ Richard T. Howard. Public Officials of Massachusetts 1941-42. Richard T. Howard.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Bushnell, Robert Tyng (1896-1949)". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- ^ "Bushnell, Robert Tyng (1896-1949)". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- ^ "CURLEYISM' DOOMED, REPUBLICAN ASSERTS; Dog Racing in Massachusetts Will Also Go, R.T. Bushnell Declares at Wayland". New York Times. August 25, 1935.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Block Booking System Flayed". Los Angeles Times. April 6, 1939.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ FRANK S. ADAMS (December 2, 1942). "BOSTON SHUTS CLUBS AND BEGINS INQUIRY; Suspends Licenses and Halts Entertainment at 1,161 Other Establishments DOORS LOCKED, MANY SAY Witnesses Tell of Cocoanut Grove Flight -- Death List Is Revised Down to 474". New York Times.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "James, Leader of Harvard Fascists, Called Sane In New Trial Deferment". The Harvard Crimson. July 6, 1942. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Heads of Boston Police Indicted In Plot to Permit Gaming Houses; HEADS OF POLICE INDICTED IN BOSTON". New York Times. March 28, 1943.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Bushnell, Robert Tyng (1896-1949)". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
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