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Letter From Foster County Sheriff Theron Cole To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And Tobacco, July 18, 1917, Theron Cole

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated July 18, 1917, from Foster County Sheriff Theron Cole to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Cole replies to Langer's recent request for information on beverages and tobacco being sold in his county.

Cole gives a few specifics in his letter, and also includes a separate detailed list of what is sold and by whom.

Letter From Sheriff H. E. Collicott To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And Tobacco, July 17, 1917, H. E. Collicot

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 17, 1917 from Sheriff H. E. Collicott and Deputy J. L. Clement to Attorney General Langer in reply to Langer's earlier request for a list of drinks and tobacco being sold.

Collicot and Clement provide a list of products sold in several towns, including the names of sellers, and mention a tobacco sample they sent under separate cover.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott of Hettinger Requesting Samples of …

Letter From Cass County Sheriff Andrew M. Ross To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And W. B. Right Cut Tobacco, July 18, 1917, Andrew M. Ross

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated July 17, 1917, from Cass County Sheriff Andrew M. Ross to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Ross acknowledges receipt of Langer's request for a list of the kinds of malt being sold and whether W. B. Right Cut tobacco is being sold. Ross says the request will be given their attention and a report made to Langer later.

Letter From Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner To Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales Of Malt And Tobacco, July 17, 1917, A. F. Turner

William Langer Papers

Letter from Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, in reply to a request from Langer for information on drinks and tobacco being sold.

Turner reports on several drinks sold, but says he can not find W. B. Right Cut tobacco being sold, noting that those who use snuff and right-cut chewing tobacco go to East Grand Forks, Minnesota to purchase it.

The letter is signed by chief deputy Odin Oberby for Sheriff A. F. Turner.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner Requesting Samples …

Letter From F. H. Huggins To Attorney General Langer Regarding What Malt Beverages May Legally Be Sold, July 16, 1917, F. H. Huggins

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated July 16, 1917, from F. H. Huggins, proprietor of Haynes Pool Room and Barber Shop in Haynes, North Dakota (ND) to ND Attorney General William Langer, Huggins asks "what kind of malt isn't to be sold in North Dak [sic]," adding that he always tries to be a law-abiding citizen.

Letter From Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Malt And Tobacco Being Sold, July 16, 1917, S. A. Smith

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 16-17, 1917 from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to Attorney General William Langer replying to Langer's request for information about what malt beverages are being sold in his country, and whether W. B. Right Cut chewing tobacco is being sold.

Smith gives the names of malts being sold, and says W. B. Right Cut tobacco can not be found yet.

See also:

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold In His County, July 13, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 13, 1917 from Attorney General William Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicot of Hettinger, ND asking Collicot to "ascertain what drinks are being sold in your county," including Malta and other malt beverages, as well as whether W. B. Right Cut chewing tobacco is being sold.

In the top margin of this letter, which appears to be a carbon copy, is typed in different ink: "Sheriff's letter, to all sheriffs" and at the bottom, also in different ink, is a postscript asking Collicot to buy samples of all soft drinks and tobacco and hold them while he …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem To Attorney General Langer Regarding Legality Of Certain Brands Of Tobacco, July 10, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 10, 1917 from Attorney General William Langer to Bowman County Sheriff Alex M. Norem regarding legality of certain brands of tobacco. Langer is replying to Norem's letter of July 3 asking for clarification regarding the legality of certain brands of tobacco and the need for a peddler's license, and addresses the questions Norem has asked.

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Letter from Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem to Attorney General Langer Requesting Clarification Regarding Legality of Certain Brands of Tobacco, July 3, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Pembina County Sheriff C. Atkinson Regarding Enforcement Of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter dated July 5, 1917 from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to Pembina County Sheriff C. Atkinson Langer replies to Atkinson's letter of July 3, thanking him for his cooperation in "enforcement of the laws on the liquor question."

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Grant County Sheriff Don Stevenson Regarding Enforcement Of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 5, 1917 from Attorney General William Langer to Grant County Sheriff Don Stevenson replying to Stevenson's letter of July 2 confirming he would enforce liquor laws. Langer expresses his pleasure that Stevenson is "taking every necessary action to enforce the liquor and every other law in your county."

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Letter from Grant Country Sheriff Don Stevenson to Attorney General Langer Confirming That He Will Enforce Liquor Traffic Laws, July 2, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement Of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 5, 1917 from Attorney General William Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith, replying to Smith's letter of July 2 requesting that Langer appoint some men to help in enforcing liquor laws in his area. Langer pledges his support, provided Smith "exhausts all means" at his disposal in Beach. Langer suggests that Smith "hire a couple of men and pay them $3.00 per day," saying that he thinks he can arrange it if it will suit Smith. Langer mentions that the state "paid out considerable money prosecuting John Smith and it strikes me that you …

Letter From Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem To Attorney General Langer Requesting Clarification Regarding Legality Of Certain Brands Of Tobacco, July 3, 1917, Alex Norem

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 3, 1917 from Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem to Attorney General William Langer asking for clarification regarding legality of certain brands of tobacco. He explains that there is "misunderstanding among the merchants as to their rights to sell different brands." He also asks for Langer's opinion on whether a "Pedlars" license is needed to sell "Patent Medecine [sic]" and "Extracts".

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem to Attorney General Langer Regarding Legality of Certain Brands of Tobacco, July 10, 1917

Letter From Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement Of Liquor Laws, July 2, 1917, S. A. Smith

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 2, 1917 from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith regarding enforcement of liquor laws. Smith notes special difficulty due to proximity with the Montana state line, and asks for Langer to appoint "special men" to "help carry out the Law to the letter."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917

Letter From Grant Country Sheriff Don Stevenson To Attorney General Langer Confirming That He Will Enforce Liquor Traffic Laws, July 2, 1917, Don Stevenson

William Langer Papers

Handwritten letter, dated July 2, 1917, from Grant Country Sheriff Don Stevenson replying to Langer's letter of June 28, stating that he will take action to "enforce the act mentioned in regards to the liquor traffic in this county."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Grant County Sheriff Don Stevenson Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917

Beverage Label--Malta From W. C. Heath To Attorney General Langer, 1917, W. C. Heath

William Langer Papers

Beverage label--Malta--sent by W. C. Heath to Attorney General William Langer in July of 1917.

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Beverage Label--Dempsey Extra from W. C. Heath to Attorney General Langer, 1917

Beverage Label--Nontoxo from W. C. Heath to Attorney General Langer, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of Malta, 1917

Beverage Label--Dempsey Extra From W. C. Heath To Attorney General Langer, 1917, W. C. Heath

William Langer Papers

Beverage label--Dempsey Extra--sent by W. C. Heath to Attorney General William Langer in July of 1917.

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Beverage Label--Nontoxo from W. C. Heath to Attorney General Langer, 1917

Beverage Label--Malta from W. C. Heath to Attorney General Langer, 1917

Beverage Label--Nontoxo From W. C. Heath To Attorney General Langer, 1917, W. C. Heath

William Langer Papers

Beverage label--Nontoxo--sent by W. C. Heath to Attorney General William Langer in July of 1917

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Dempsey Extra from W. C. Heath to Attorney General Langer, 1917

Beverage Label--Malta from W. C. Heath to Attorney General Langer, 1917

Letter From Assistant Attorney General To Sheriff T. V. Meinhover Of Linton Requesting Investigation Of Alcohol Use In Braddock And Linton, And Enforcement Of The Laws, June 30, 19171917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter, dated June 30, 1917 from Assistant Attorney General to Sheriff T. V. Meinhover of Linton, ND regarding indications that Braddock is planning a 4th of July celebration and assembling quantities of intoxicating liquor for the celebration.Furthermore, there are indications that liquor is being freely used in that communuty and in Linton. Langer tasks Meinhover specifically with investigating the situation and enforcing the laws.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss Regarding Limitations On The Shipping In Of Alcohol, May 15, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated May 15, 1917 from Attorney General William Langer to Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss of Robinson, ND replying to Prentiss's inquiry of May 14 regarding limitations on the shipping in of alcohol. Langer says that prior to July 1, 1917, there is no specific amount that can be shipped in, and gives Prentiss some guidelines on which to base his individual judgment regarding whether amounts being shipped in are excessive.

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Letter from Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss to Attorney General Langer Requesting Information on Limitations on the Shipping In of Alcohol, May 14, 1917

Letter From Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss To Attorney General Langer Requesting Information On Limitations On The Shipping In Of Alcohol, May 14, 1917, E. M. Prentiss

William Langer Papers

Letter dated May 14, 1917 from Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss of Robinson, ND to Attorney General William Langer asking for clarification on how much liquor may be "shipped in," explaining that "mr Eastwold is not defferent in his instructions to me and him self and mr Price do not agree on the matter so it leaves me in a hard posison to know what to do...." He adds that "if there is any way I can stop the aughtful a mount being shipped in here I want to do it."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Deputy …

Letter From Foster County Sheriff Theron Cole To Attorney General Langer Raising Concern Over State's Attorney's Handling Of A Case Involving A Poor Girl, March 18, 1917, Theron Cole

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 18, 1917, from Foster County Sheriff Theron Cole to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Cole expresses his concern over the handling of a case involving a "poor girl" by the Foster county State's Attorney. Cole writes that the State's Attorney has advised him that he has settled the case by taking the normal sum of $200 from the defendant, without submitting the settlement to the county commissioners for approval or securing any bond. Cole adds that this is the way the majority of criminal cases are being handled and urges Langer to look into …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To J. P. French Asking French To Investigate Source Of Threatening Letters, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter, dated January 20, 1917, from Attorney General William Langer to J. P. French asking French to investigate Isaac Vennevick of Bismarck, who has been sending threatening letters to Langer and other officials. In the latest letter, Vennevick has threatened to shoot to kill and to burn down the Grand Pacific Hotel. Langer asks French to investigate throroughly and make a report.