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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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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

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Regarding "Live One," November 8, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 8, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Kersey Gowin, Langer replies to Gowin's recent telegram announcing that Gowan had taken a "live one." Langer writes that this is fine and urges Gowin to "keep on getting them."

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Telegram from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding a "Live One" Taken "Off of No. 4," November 8, 1917

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Recruitment Of A "Girl" To Work "Inside" And A Translator, October 30, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated October 30, 1917, from Kersey E. Gowin to Attorney General William Langer, reports on Gowin's efforts to recruit both an unnamed woman who Gowin feels is his "best chance to get on the inside" and a "frenchman" plasterer named Charles Fisher who speaks multiple languages and is also an outsider. Gowin also provides an update on several individuals who are bootlegging.

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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 Regarding Bootlegging And Prostitution In Minot, October 29, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated October 29, 1917, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer regarding Gowin's initial findings upon being stationed in Minot, ND. Gowin provides many names, locations and details related to ongoing alcohol shipments and sales and prostitution, describes the situation as dangerous and writes that he believes there are several there who would kill anyone who "told." He reports that the chief of police is a nightly drinker in one of the places, and requests that two men and one woman be assigned to work undercover, as he is a known person there.

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Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Alcohol Shipment From Montana To Minot, September 3, 1917, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated September 3, 1917, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer reports that a shipment of alcohol is set to arrive in Minot, ND from Montana. Gowin writes that he has become acquainted with a local and asked for 200 to 400 quarts of alcohol, and is informed of 500 pints that were taken to Dad-Marsh's Place. The local also mentions a "dam squeaker" who, if caught, will be lucky to get out of town alive.

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