After his defeat O'Connell resumed the practice of law in Boston , Massachusetts .
In a three - way primary with former Representative William S. McNary and Boston City Councilor James Michael Curley , O'Connell came in second behind Curley .
After O'Connell 's defeat O'Connell resumed the practice of law Boston Boston , Massachusetts .
In a three - way primary with former Representative William S. McNary and Boston City Councilor James Michael Curley , O'Connell came in second behind Curley .