Memorandum on James F. Shea
Subject(s): Elections--U.S. states, Governmental investigations, McKenzie, Alexander, 1851-1922, North Dakota, Political corruption, Shea, James F., 1854-1932, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, United States. Marshals Service
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A memorandum states that an impartial investigation into James F. Shea, United States Marshal for North Dakota, will show that he is traveling the state attempting to influence the results of county caucuses and conventions at the behest of party boss Alexander McKenzie. The writer of the memorandum believes that the results of the investigation, which should be conducted by an “irreproachable” man, will lead President Roosevelt to remove Shea from office. Shea’s work is “wholly unnecessary,” as North Dakota is “absolutely safe” for Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-04-29
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Memorandum on James F. Shea. [April 29, 1908]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299320. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Memorandum on James F. Shea. [29 Apr. 1908]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 1, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299320.
APA:
Unknown.: , [1908, April 29]. Memorandum on James F. Shea. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299320.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 1, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
