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Labor Fights Biennial Elections At State AFL Meet
Massachusetts State Branch of the AFL orders continued effort to return to annual governor and state officer elections and to elect judges by popular vote. Legislative agent Hodsdon urged initiative petitions if needed and the convention set plans for fall ballot action or January session. Ex Senator John J. Kearney warned labor unity is key. Bartenders' Union 77 agent Gerraughty elected president with Joyce secretary-treasurer and Hodsdon legislative agent. Seven vice presidents chosen: Cohan, Driscoll, Gillispie, McGrady, Rossley, Walsh, Sands.
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Executive Council
Massachusetts State Branch
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Oriole Building
Lynn
Charles J. Hodsdon
Dennis D. Driscoll
Boston
Electton
General Court
Charles F. Sands
Springfield
Hodsdon
John J. Kearney
A. F
Michael J. Cohan
Brockton
Jeremiah F. Driscoll
Mabel Gillispie
Edward F. McGrady
William E. Rossley
Worcester
William Walsh
Charles B. Sands