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Stump Speech Regarding The Accomplishments Of Attorney General Langer, Unknown

William Langer Papers

This three page, undated and untitled speech regards the accomplishments of William Langer, who served as North Dakota Attorney General from 1916 until 1920. Langer is praised as relentless opponent of graft and corruption, a true American patriot, and a moral crusader in support of prohibition and temperance.

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 Assistant Attorney General Cox To Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen Regarding The Ole Skrukrud Case, December 22, 1919, Cox Mr.

William Langer Papers

Letter dated December 22, 1919 from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox to Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen in response to Plomasen's letter of December 18, 1919 to William Langer regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case. Cox writes that he has spoken with all parties and that Mr. Skrukrud will plead guilty and that Attorney Dawson will enter this plea with Judge Crawford soon. Cox also notes that he does not view any complaints about Dawson or his office are justified and that everyone is doing their jobs proficiently.

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Letter from John F. Sullivan to Assistant …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen Regarding The Ole Skrukrud Case, December 20, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated December 20, 1919 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen in response to Plomasen's letter of December 18, 1919 regarding the Ole Skrukrud case. Langer writes that it is his and Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox's understanding that the defendant wants to plead guilty and that Cox will take care of the issue one way or the other immediately.

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Letter from John F. Sullivan to Assistant Attorney General Cox Regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case, October 18, 1919

Letter from Assistant Attorney General Cox to John F. Sullivan Regarding …

Letter From Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Ole Skrukrud Case, December 18, 1919, Thor G. Plomasen

William Langer Papers

Letter dated December 18, 1919 from Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case. Plomasen gives an overview of the case, noting it is a "whiskey case" uncovered by Langer's "Flying Squadron," and that Skrukrud was arrested for offering to sell liquor. Plomasen notes that the court date has been moved several times due to the non-appearance of both parties. Plomasen argues that the defendant should either have his hearing or it should be dismissed if there is no evidence, so as to stop wasting money prolonging the case. …

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 …

Letter From Assistant Attorney General Cox To John F. Sullivan Regarding The Ole Skrukrud Case, October 22, 1919, Cox Mr.

William Langer Papers

Letter, dated October 22, 1919 from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Cox to Mandan Attorney John F. Sullivan in response to Sullivan's letter of October 18, 1919 regarding the Ole Skrukrud case. Cox writes that he has spoken to State's Attorney Dawson, and the latter is also fine with waiving the preliminary examination and that Sullivan and Cox can go over an outline of the case together in Bismarck in the next week to ten days.

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Letter from John F. Sullivan to Assistant Attorney General Cox Regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case, October 18, 1919

Letter from Beach …

Letter From John F. Sullivan To Assistant Attorney General Cox Regarding The Ole Skrukrud Case, October 18, 1919, John F. Sullivan

William Langer Papers

Letter dated October 18, 1919 from Mandan Attorney John (abbreviated here as Jno.) F. Sullivan to North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case at Beach, ND. Sullivan writes that he will be comfortable waiving the preliminary examination once he and Cox have met to discuss the evidence that would be introduced at the preliminary examination.

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Letter from Assistant Attorney General Cox to John F. Sullivan Regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case, October 22, 1919

Letter from Beach Police Magistrate Thor G. Plomasen to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Ole Skrukrud Case, December 18, …

Letter From Attorney General William Langer To C. J. Murphy Regarding E. F. Meier, September 26, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated September 26, 1919 from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to C. J. Murphy, attorney for the United States Railroad Administration, acknowledges receipt of Murphy's letter of September 25, 1919. Langer thanks Murphy for the information and asks that if additional information becomes available, he send it to Langer.

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Letter from C. J. Murphy to Attorney General Langer Regarding E. F. Meier, September 25, 1919

Letter From C. J. Murphy To Attorney General Langer Regarding E. F. Meier, September 25, 1919, C. J. Murphy

William Langer Papers

Letter dated September 25, 1919 from C. J. Murphy, attorney for North Dakota (ND) for the United States Railroad Administration, to ND Attorney General William Langer, regarding recently dismissed railroad employee E. F. Meier. This letter is a reply to Langer's letter of September 16, and outlines Meier's activity regarding enforcement of prohibition law. Murphy writes that Meier appointed himself a "sort of detective but a poor grade one," who on suspicion opened and separated shipments to a local druggist named Knoll, confiscating medicines that contained alcohol, causing problems for Knoll.

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Letter from Attorney General William Langer to …

Letter From H. J. Baird To Attorney General Langer Regarding Illegal Activities In Wishek, Dawson And Other Towns, September 22, 1919, H J. Baird

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated September 22, 1919, handwritten on Ashley Hotel stationery, from H. J. Baird to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Baird reports on tobacco and alcohol sales and other illegal activities in Wishek, Burnstad, Napoleon (misspelled as "Neapoealin") Dawson and Ashley, ND. Baird says he was unable to find the still north of Napoleon without putting a good deal of time into it, and describes poker games in Ashley played for matches that are then cashed in. He also tells of two men in town from St. Paul to organize a bank.

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 Attorney General Langer To Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson Regarding Rumors Of Gambling And Bribery, March 12, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

March 12, 1919, letter from Attorney General Langer in response to an earlier letter from Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson. Langer writes that he has absolute confidence in Gudmunder Grimson, the States Attorney of Cavalier County. Langer ignores any bribery rumors and notes that "I wish I had as much confidence in every States Attorney as I have in him (Grimson)."

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Letter from Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson to Attorney General Langer Regarding Rumors of Gambling and Bribes, March 11, 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 Sarles, Nd Village Marshal Alvah Phillebaum To Attorney General Langer, February 10, 1919, Alvah Phillebaum

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 10, 1919, from Sarles, North Dakota (ND) Village Marshal Alvah Phillebaum to ND Attorney General Langer regarding difficulties in prosecuting "booze and gambling" cases due to interference from George McLean. Phillebaum also expresses concern and opinions regarding the "D** case" (State v. Stepp).

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Letter from G. Grimson to Attorney General Langer Regarding Initial Proceedings in Stepp Case, January 18, 1919

Statement of Ernest and Matilda D** Regarding Initial Proceedings in Stepp Case, February 10, 1919

Letter From Mr. and Mrs. E. L. D** to Attorney General Langer Regarding Mrs. Hiram Stepp Threatening Their …

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 Recounting Alcohol Sales In Minot, January 3, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 3, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry G. Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, Owen recounts his (apparently undercover) investigation of liquor sales in Minot. Owen writes of buying whiskey at establishments in Minot, and expresses his intent to "move into the midst of the lion's den on every occasion."

Owen requests the support of "some reliable men of reputation" who can be present during these illegal transactions to serve as witnesses. He also gives some lodging prices and expresses the need for a place to keep his exhibits away from …

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 Regarding Langer's Stay In Fargo, Judge Coffee, April 18, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 18th, 1918, North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer writes to Kersey Gowin that he will be staying in Fargo and to send mail in care of Gardner Hotel, adding that if Gowin needs him in Minot he will be there at any request.

Langer also writes that he has had no luck getting Judge Coffee to come through to give Langer and Gowin a list of names.

Langer encourages Gowin to "drop him a line" if his presence is needed at the time of "the arrests."

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney …