Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1909 — “JIMMY” SLOAN IS PROMOTED [ARTICLE]

“JIMMY” SLOAN IS PROMOTED

Will Be United States Marshal for Southern District of Illinois. Denver, March 9.—“ Jimmy” Sloan, Mr. Roosevelt’s closest companion and bodyguard for the last five years, has been rewarded. Within a few weeks he will resign from the secret service to become United States marshal for the southern district of Illinois. Sloan’s appointment is favored by Speaker Cannon, in whose district the new marshal will take office. Sloan’s home Is at Danville.