James Boyle (c. 1854 – June 12, 1939) was an American diplomat, private secretary to Ohio governor and U.S. president William McKinley, and an author. He served as a U.S. consul in Liverpool, England.[1] He began his career as a stenographer, reporter, and editor at newspapers.[2]
He said McKinley blamed Theodore Roosevelt for forcing McKinley into war with Spain.[3]
He wrote about Liverpool's activity as a port and issues such as dredging.[4] He also documented a cotton cargo fire and complaints about how bales of cotton were covered shipments from the U.S.[5] He also wrote a report on the timber trade to Liverpool.[6]
He had five sons and a daughter.[7]
Writings[edit]
- "What is Socialism?; An Exposition and Criticism" The Skaespeare Press New York City 1912[8]
- Life of William McKinley, President of the United States, co-author with Robert Porter
- "The Initiative And Referendum : Its Folly, Fallacies, and Failure", A H Smythe, Columbus, Ohio (1912)[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "JAMES BOYLE, 85, AIDE TO M'KINLEY; Secretary to Him as Governor and After He Went to the White House Dies U.S. CONSUL IN LIVERPOOL Began Career as Newspaper Man--Employer Boasted of His Speed as Stenographer". The New York Times. 12 June 1939.
- ^ "London American". 1898.
- ^ "BLAMED ROOSEVELT FOR WAR WITH SPAIN; McKinley's Secretary Declares President Told Him the Colonel Forced His Hand". The New York Times. September 1912.
- ^ "Marine Review and Marine Record". 1904.
- ^ "Reports from the Consuls of the United States (Varies Slightly)". 1898.
- ^ "United States Government Publications, a Monthly Catalog". 1975.
- ^ "Moment in time".
- ^ "What is socialism? An exposition and a criticism, with special reference to the movement in America and England". Library of Congress.
- ^ "The Initiative and Referendum : Its Folly, Fallacies, and Failure by Boyle, James: Good Hardcover (1912) Third Edition. | Mike's Library LLC".