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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1922
Page
15
City Hall faced uproar as Finance Commission findings loom over the sale of Beth Israel synagogue land for a playground. Testimony linked former State Senator Gartland and others to cash payments and political influence in the controversial $56,000 purchase and related negotiations.
David J. Brickley, Boston City Council president, blasts Finance Commission allegations as dirty politics aimed at harming his re election bid. He asserts he acted openly, defends bank deposits, and cites Beth Israel Synagogue deal as a legitimate city purchase at a saving. Mayor Curley condemns as a tempest in a teapot while detailing the loan order and property price facts.
John J. Gartland, named as a fixer by the Finance Commission in its Beth Israel Congregation synagogue sale probe, emphatically denies giving money to or discussing purchase with Councillors Brickley or Walsh. He says he earned 4000 as a real estate expert and will keep every cent, stating he had no further involvement.
The Suffolk County case centers on guardianship of Dorothy with hearings resuming in the county courthouse. Attorneys describe a long battle over Dorothy's guardianship and mental fitness, with letters and personal testimonies from family and friends presented or sought. The McLean Hospital note says Dorothy knows nothing of the sensational trial.
The Essex County Superior Court docket shows Mrs. Minot filing for divorce from her husband, alleging desertion since September 19, 1919. The case seeks custody of children Willian A. G. Minot and Anna L. Minot, with the marriage lasting from July 24, 1915. The Minots rose to prominence through Washington Boston and North Shore society, after a high profile Ipswich wedding attended by elite circles.
Dr and Mrs Witte report a second phone offer to relinquish all claims to their child Elizabeth for money. They refuse to surrender the baby, saying they will fight to the finish. Dr Jordan denies knowing the foster parents while others link Crandon and Newton to the case. Court delay granted until Thursday as the search for Elizabeth continues.
Two Melrose aldermen resign their posts to run for mayor in the upcoming election. Leslie Keene has served 17 years as alderman and Carl E. Shumway, of the F. P. Shumway advertising firm, sits on the board. Four candidacies have been announced including Paul H. Provandle Albert M. Tibbet and Nelson Clements. Alderman Cassell also leaves the Board of Aldermen.
Captain Daniel R Loosley a Civil War veteran died in New London Conn aged 89 He served on the Star of the West during the 1861 relief attempt for Fort Sumter and fought in three actions He also served in the West as an Indian fighter and once commanded the military post at Fort Mojave Arizona
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