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Letter From William Langer To Arthur Mandan Regarding The Right Of Indians To Drink, January 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated January 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Arthur Mandan, marks the receipt of Mandan’s letter regarding the right of “Indians” to drink from January 14, 1949. Langer appreciates his views on the matter and encourages Mandan to write to him when needed.

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Letter from Arthur Mandan to Senator Langer Requesting that Indians Should be Permitted to Drink, January 14, 1949

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Regarding Pool Hall License In Tower City, April 5, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 5, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin, Langer makes reference to an attached anonymous letter he has received from Tower City, ND and writes "this pool hall man was arrested a few days ago" and urges Tostevin to find out of the arrested man had pled guilty, and, if so, to revoke his pool hall license.

The letter mentioned as attached was not found with this document in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to E. H. Tostevin Regarding Minors …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Regarding Possible Pool Hall Violations In Kintyre, March 25, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 25, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin, Langer makes reference to two enclosed complaints from residents of "Kinture" (likely Kintyre, ND) that Langer asks Tostevin to investigate and see whether they are related to pool halls.

The letters mentioned as being enclosed were not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Regarding Minors In A Pool Hall In Tower City, March 25, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 25, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin, Langer requests an investigation of the White Front Pool Hall in Tower City, ND, citing a complaint from Mrs. E. J. Hagen that minors are being allowed inside the pool hall.

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Letter from William Langer to E. H. Tostevin Regarding Pool Hall License in Tower City, April 5, 1920

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Requesting Investigation Of A Liquor Law Violation In Litchville, October 29, 1919., William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated October 29, 1919, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin Langer requests that Tostevin do everything he possibly can regarding liquor, gambling and cigarette violations in Litchville, North Dakota. Langer includes the text of a letter from Ole J. Belling, Justice of the Peace in Litchville, claiming a current pool hall is in violation of the liquor law along with gambling and the sale of cigarettes. Belling adds that another pool hall is being erected by a gambler and "booze fighter," and the license of this …

Instructions For Pool Hall Inspectors, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter from Attorney General William Langer to State Pool Hall Inspector Earle Tostevin regarding reports from his office, dated September 17, 1919.

Letter From Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson To Attorney General Langer Regarding Rumors Of Gambling And Bribes, March 11, 1919, Fred A. Thompson

William Langer Papers

Letter from Sheriff Fred A. Thompson to Attorney General William Langer regarding rumors of gambling, bribes, and pro-German statements in Cavalier County, dated March 11, 1919.

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Letter From Attorney General Langer to Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson Regarding Rumors of Gambling and Bribery, March 12, 1919

Letter From Henry G. Owen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Abuse Of Police Power, January 10, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 10, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry G. Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, Owen updates Langer on his injury and describes "one of the worst abuses of police power that I have ever heard about," in Minot, in which a young man was shot dead by police as he fled a police raid. In reference to Langer's letter of Jan 6, Owen says he has not yet rented rooms or purchased furniture.

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Letter from Henry G. Owen to Attorney General Langer Regarding Alcohol and Prostitution in Minot, January …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Henry G. Owen Regarding Owen's Injury And Hospitalization, January 6, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 6, 1919, from North Dakota, (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Grand Forks, ND attorney Henry G. Owen, Langer replies to Owen's report of January 4, 1919 informing Langer that he had had a bad fall and was hospitalized with a broken leg, and inquiring about renting space and buying furniture in Minot. In his reply, Langer expresses his regrets over Owen's bad luck getting injured, and gives his approval to Owen for renting space and purchasing furnishings, cautioning him to "go light on the furniture."

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Letter from Henry G. Owen to Attorney …

Letter From Henry G. Owen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Lawlessness In Minot And His Recent Injury, January 4, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 4, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry Grattan Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, handwritten on Owen and Owen Attorneys at Law letterhead, Owen writes from St. Luke's Hospital in Minot, where he is hospitalized with a broken leg as the result of a "bad fall" he took on his way to the Great Northern Depot to mail his previous report to Langer.

Owen laments his predicament, noting that it comes at a bad time because Minot is "wide open" with "houses of ill fame galore."

Owen asks Langer to have …

Letter From Henry G. Owen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Alcohol And Prostitution In Minot, January 2, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 2nd, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry Grattan Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, Owen describes his preliminary findings in Minot. He has made inquiries and been told that alcohol may be bought "by the drayload." He concludes that Minot is "one live town and lots of women to be had for the asking." He hopes to be able to provide more information the following day.

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Letter from Henry G. Owen to Attorney General Langer Recounting Alcohol Sales in Minot, January 3, 1919

Letter from Henry G. Owen to …

Letter From Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox To S. A. Smith Regarding Expense Reimbursement, October 26, 1918, Assistant Attorney General

William Langer Papers

Letter dated October 26, 1918 from North Dakota Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox to Golden Valley County Sheriff S.A. Smith regarding reimbursement for expenses incurred while capturing two bootleggers. Cox refers to Smith's letter of October 23, 1918 to ND Attorney General William Langer, in which Smith explains that he has incurred substantial expenses in a recent arrest, and asks Langer whether he can submit a bill. Cox relates that the State of North Dakota has no appropriated funds for expenses related to catching bootleggers and advises Smith to send his bill to his county.

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Letter from S. …

Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Captured Bootleggers, Reimbursement Of Expenses, October 23, 1918, S. A. Smith

William Langer Papers

Letter dated October 23, 1918 from Golden County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer reporting that Smith has caught two men coming in from New Salem, ND with "booze." He writes that he turned the two men over to the U.S. Marshall's Office. Smith explains that he has incurred a lot of expenses related to the case and asks if he has permission to send Langer a bill.

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Letter from Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox to S. A. Smith Regarding Expense Reimbursement, October 26, 1918

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Don C. Smith Regarding Law Enforcement Situation In Marmarth, Nd, September 23, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated September 23, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Don C. Smith, Langer acknowledges Smith's letter of September 19 regarding the law enforcement situation in Marmarth, ND, and writes that he will do what he can "in the premises," and that he will be glad to get Smith's viewpoint.

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Letter from Don C. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Law Enforcement in Marmarth, September 19, 1918

Letter From Don C. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Law Enforcement Situation In Marmarth, September 19, 1918, Don C. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated September 19th, 1918, from Don C. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Smith describes the current state of law enforcement in the city of Marmarth, ND. Smith writes that city officials are doing nothing about the unlawful sale of alcohol and are actively hindering the local police and sheriff, and that the local telephone exchange is conspiring with transporters of illegal alcohol to warn them of plans to intercept them, while refusing to place calls to the county sheriff and county attorney, claiming that those lines are out of order. Smith asks Langer …

Letter From Attorney General Langer Replying To F. H. Lohr Regarding The Night Kersey Gowin Was Killed, Situation In Minot, May 3, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 3, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to F.H. Lohr Langer replies to Lohr's letter of April 29 regarding the night of Kersey Gowin's killing. Langer asks whether Lohr can go to Minot if Langer is able to arrange to have his expenses paid.

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Letter from F. H. Lohr to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Night Kersey Gowin was Killed, Situation in Minot, April 29, 1918

Letter From F. H. Lohr To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Night Kersey Gowin Was Killed, Situation In Minot, April 29, 1918, F. H. Lohr

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 29, 1918, from F. H. Lohr to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Lohr refers to being in Minot, ND the recent Friday night when two "force" men [one of them undercover detective Kersy Gowin] were shot. Lohr writes that on Saturday all the "vice holes" had closed out of fear of the police. He also offers the general assessment that the drinking in Minot is worse than ever, and that the chief of police is "nothing more than a bag of hot air" and a "co[w]ard."

Lohr explains that he was called home …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Pledging Protection And Payment For Snow And Requesting Report On Situation In Minot, April 17, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 17th, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Kersey Gowin Langer responds to Gowin's letter of April 15, assuring him that he will protect Snow in every way he possibly can. Langer also attaches a blank bill for Snow to sign and return to him promptly. Langer promises to get Snow the money he needs.

Langer also urges Gowin to give him a full report of the situation in Minot, ND, and pledges to do all he can to help "O. B." out.

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General …

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Beer Labeled "Great Northern Dining Services," April 17, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 17th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer Gowin refers to beer acquired from bootleggers that appears to be labeled as Great Northern dining service product. He says part of the label has been torn off, but is "a nough to show where it come from."

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Bootlegging and Prostitution in Minot, October 29, 1917

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Reporting On Situation In Minot And Requesting That Langer Contact Irs Official J. A. Coffee, April 16, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 16, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin informs Langer of rising prices for bootlegged alcohol and asks him to contact Internal Revenue Collector J. A. Coffee in Aberdeen, South Dakota and ask him for a list of people who have paid for government licenses, and to suggest that the two offices might cooperate with mutual benefits to both.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Langer's Stay in Fargo, Judge Coffee, April 18, 1918

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Payment For Snow, April 15, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 15th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin refers to a man named Snow who did some work for Gowin on the recommendation of "Dan" (likely Assistant Attorney General Daniel V. Brennan, who had recently died), who hadn't been paid because Dan "is no longer here."

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Bootlegging and Prostitution in Minot, October 29, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Reporting Return of "O. B.," death of Dan Brennan, and Payment to Gowin, April 3, 1918 …

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Keg Party, Fundraising To "Beat The League", April 13, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 13th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer Gowin updates Langer on the situation in Minot. Langer tells of plans being made by "Smith and the PM" for a keg party, and warns that E. H. Stenvick "has a scheme to get a democrat into Dan's place and one they can trust, I am told." He elaborates that the Democrats and Republicans are working to "beat the League men this fall" and gives information on donations locals have been making in order to "beat the League."

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Death Of Dan Brennan, April 8, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 8th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin refers to the recent death of Assistant Attorney General Daniel V. Brennan, of pneumonia. Gowin expresses his condolences and his admiration for Brennan, and thanks Langer for arranging a recent payment. Gowin writes that he needs to hire another man, as one is not enough "with the Police & Sheriff Office all on the other side." Responding to Langer's statement in Langer's previous letter, that since Brennan's death everything is "up in the air," Gowin expresses his willingness to continue in …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Reporting Return Of "O. B.," Death Of Dan Brennan, And Payment To Gowin, April 3, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated April 3, 1918, from Attorney General William Langer in response to Gowin's letter of April 1, 1918.

Langer assures Gowin that "O. B." is "right back on the job, laments that "Dan" has died and that "Poor Dan died yesterday and our plans are all up in the air." Langer informs Gowin that he will soon receive his money for Sheridan County, and is enclosing a letter from the State's Attorney.

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer regarding Drunkenness in Camps, April 1, 1918

Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Payment …

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Drunkenness In Camps, April 1, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 1, 1917, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin reports that he has just seen "O. B.," who is "feeling fine and says to go all the way down the line." According to Gowin, "O. B." was previously "inclined to go Slow, but on March 29 our Boys were going to the camps and about a dozen of them got pretty drunk...Mr. Henrickstad says we will now go to them and clean them up again." Gowin asks that, if possible, "D. V. B." (Assistant Attorney General Daniel V. Brennan) can …

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Legality Of Searching A Man's Suitcase, December 1, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 1, 1917, from Kersey Gowan to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Gowan gives a general update on his activities and asks about the legality of "searching a man's suitcase or grip." He concludes saying he will be moving next to Crosby and Noonan.

Letter From Willa E. For Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Regarding Letters Received From Individuals Reporting Law Violations, November 24, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer's secretary Willa E. on behalf of Langer to Kersey Gowin, Langer's secretary refers to enclosed letters and tips received from individuals reporting law violations and asks Gowin to comment on the usefulness and safety of forwarding these tips.

The letters referred to as being enclosed were not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

Letter From "W. E." For Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Regarding Liquor And Gambling In Noonan, Nd, November 24, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer's secretary W. E. to Kersey Gowin, W. E. refers to a letter Langer received from the James Hough Coal Company in Noonan, ND reporting violations of gambling and liquor laws. W. E, encloses the letter in question and Langer's reply and says she will forward any more letters Langer receives from them, and adds that Langer left the previous night for Fargo and will return Monday.

The letter W. E. mentions enclosing was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To The James Hought Coal Company Regarding Liquor And Gambling In Noonan, Nd, November 24, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to the James Hought Coal Company, Langer replies to the latter's letter of November 22 regarding violations of liquor and gambling laws. Langer thanks them and requests a list of names and places related to these violations.

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Letter from "W. E." for Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Liquor and Gambling in Noonan, ND, November 24, 1917

Telegram From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding A "Live One" Taken "Off Of No. 4," November 8, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

Telegram dated November 8, 1917 from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer.

Entire text:

"Got another live one off of regarding "a live one" off of No. 4 this morning.

K.E.G.

Taken by K."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding "Live One," November 8, 1917