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Letter From Attorney General Langer To Oscar Lindstrom, December 30, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 30, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, Langer writes that he has an urgent matter to discuss with Lindstrom and that Lindstrom should phone Langer as soon as he receives the letter.

See also:

File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom About Plans to Meet, December 10, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, January 25, 1918

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen Regarding The Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 17, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 17, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen regarding the case of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, Langer writes that he expects Lindstrom to arrive this week and will write Marcussen soon after.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting with Oscar Lindstrom, December 11, 1917

Letter from Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen to Attorney General Langer Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, December 13, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting With Oscar Lindstrom, December 15, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 15, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall regarding Langer's upcoming meeting with ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, Langer writes that Lindstrom should be in Bismarck later in the week and that Langer will phone Marshall when Lindstrom arrives.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, January 25, 1918

Letter from Salvation Army Ensign Marshall to Attorney General Langer Regarding Oscar Lindstrom's Planned Visit to Bismarck, January 23, …

Letter From Salvation Army Ensign Marshall To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 13, 1917, Marshall

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 13, 1917 from Ensign Marshall to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Marshal refers to Langer's meeting with ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom and writes that he will be available by phone whenever Lindstrom arrives in Bismarck.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Colonel E. Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 11, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting with Oscar Lindstrom, December 15, 1917

Letter From Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, December 13, 1917, Marcussen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 13, 1917, from Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel E. Marcussen to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Marcussen responds to Langer's letter of December 11, 1917 regarding the case of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, writing that he acknowledges that Ensign Marshall has turned the case over to Langer.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Colonel E. Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 11, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom …

Letter From Oscar Lindstrom To Attorney General Langer Regarding A Time To Meet, December 3, 1917, Oscar Lindstrom

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 3, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Senator Oscar Lindstrom to ND Attorney General William Langer regarding their plans to meet and talk. Lindstrom informs Langer that that he will be in Chicago on Friday and may be able to stop in Bismarck on his way back.

See also:

File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Salvation Army Ensign to Ensign Marshall Requesting that Marshall Find and Speak to Oscar Lindstrom, November 15, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom Regarding Meeting, December 5, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting With Oscar Lindstrom, December 11, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In the letter, dated December 11, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall, Langer refers to their upcoming meeting with ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom and asks Marshall where to call him when Lindstrom arrives.

See also:

File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom About Plans to Meet, December 10, 1917

Letter from Salvation Army Ensign Marshall to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 13, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Salvation Army Colonel E. Marcussen Regarding The Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 11, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In the letter dated, December 11, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Salvation Army Colonel E. Marcussen regarding the case of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, Langer explains that Ensign Marshall in Bismarck has turned the Lilndstrom case over to Langer and that Langer expects to speak with Lindstrom later in the week. He assures Marcussen that they will do the best they can for Mrs. Lindstrom.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting with …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Oscar Lindstrom About Plans To Meet, December 10, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 10, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Senator Oscar Lindstrom, Langer responds to Lindstrom's letter of December 7 about meeting in Bismarck, expressing gratitude that Lindstrom will arrive shortly.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding Their Plan to Meet in Bismarck, December 7 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting with Oscar Lindstrom, December 11, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom, …

Letter From Oscar Lindstrom To Attorney General Langer Regarding Their Plan To Meet In Bismarck, December 7, 1917, Oscar Lindstrom

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 7, 1917, fromNorth Dakota (ND) State Senator Oscar Lindstrom to ND Attorney General William Langer regarding their plan to meet in Bismarck, December 7, 1917, Lindstrom writes that he will stop in Bismarck on his way back from Chicago.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding a Time to Meet, December 3, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom About Plans to Meet, December 10, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Oscar Lindstrom Regarding Meeting, December 5, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 5, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Senator Oscar Lindstrom in response to Lindstrom's letter of December 3, Langer writes that a complaint has been filed, and due to certain "peculiarities" with the case he thinks it best that the two of them meet to talk over the matter.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917

Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding a Time to Meet, December 3, 1917

Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding Their …

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

Letter From Salvation Army Ensign To Ensign Marshall Requesting That Marshall Find And Speak To Oscar Lindstrom, November 15, 1917, Illegible

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated November 15, 1917, from J. Arthur [Illegible, possibly "Young"] to Ensign Marshall of the Salvation Army asks Marshall to travel to Noonan, North Dakota (ND) to speak with ND Senator Oscar Lindstrom, or, alternatively, to speak with Lindstrom when he returns to Bismarck, in order to persuade Lindstrom to contact his wife in Norway and send money for her return voyage to ND, and to "secure his word that he will support his wife as becomes a man of his station in life."

Arthur also suggests that there may be another woman involved in the case and …

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, …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Asking For Names Of Manufacturers Of Beverages Ladd Has Analyzed And Listed For Langer, July 23, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 23, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd regarding the list of 43 beverages analyzed by Ladd. Langer encloses the list and asks Ladd to "put down after each one the name of the manufacturer which is absolutely in these cases [sic] as far as this office is concerned."

The list of beverages mentioned as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd to Attorney General Langer Regarding Malta Test Results, …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Asking Whether Ladd Has Examined The Sample Langer Has Sent Him, July 23, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 23, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General Langer to ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd explaining that Langer has decided to arrest everyone who sells W. B. chewing tobacco, provided that Ladd has examined the sample Langer has sent him. Langer calls Ladd's attention to a recent Supreme Court case involving a tobacco called W. B. Right Cut chewing tobacco, whereas the sample Langer sent to Ladd is called W. B. Cut chewing tobacco. Langer asks Ladd whether he has examined the sample and whether in his opinion it is …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Regarding Feasibility Of A Lawsuit Barring Sale Of Malta And "Kindred Drinks," July 23, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 23, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd asking Ladd's private opinion on whether a lawsuit barring sale of Malta and "kindred drinks" with trace amounts of alcohol would stand up.

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Letter from Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd to Attorney General Langer Regarding Malta Test Results, July 19, 1917

Letter from Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd to Attorney General Langer Regarding Beverage Analysis, July 20, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd Asking Whether Ladd …

Letter From Food Commissioner E. F. Ladd To Attorney General Langer Regarding Beverage Analysis, July 20, 1917, E. F. Ladd

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 20, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president E. F. Ladd to ND Attorney General Langer replying to letter sent to W. C. Heath concerning various beverages. Ladd indicates he would be "very glad" to have an analysis made of the beverages, and encloses a copy of a recent analysis of various soft drink beverages currently on sale in the state, adding that there are a few that he has not been able to acquire, among them a product sold as Bevo.

The list of soft drinks mentioned as being enclosed …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner Requesting Samples Of Malta, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota Attorney General Langer to Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner requesting samples of Malta and several other beverages to be purchased with witnesses present and sent to Prof. E. F. Ladd of Fargo.

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Letter from Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Sheriff H. E. Collicott Regarding W-B Chewing Tobacco Sample, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott regarding W-B chewing tobacco sample he received from Collicott that day, stating that he is having the sample analyzed. He makes reference to an enclosed copy of a letter to [Food Commissioner] E. F. Ladd, which he says will give Collicott "a clearer understanding of the case."

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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 Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To W. C. Heath Requesting Samples Of Malta, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath requesting samples of Malta and similar beverages be purchased with witnesses present and forwarded to [ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president] E. F. Ladd for analysis.

Langer references Heath's letter of July 17th, which included among other labels one for the beverage "Malta," which Langer believes is intoxicating. He gives instruction for purchasing samples and forwarding them to Ladd.

Langer also requests that Heath purchase of cider, as he wishes to stop the sale of hard cider in the state. He …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Sheriff H. E. Collicott Of Hettinger Requesting Samples Of Malta, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott or Hettinger requesting samples of Malta and several other beverages to be purchased with witnesses present and sent to Prof. E. F. Ladd (North Dakota's Food Commissioner) of Fargo.

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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 Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917

Letter From Attorney General Langer To W. C. Heath Requesting Samples Of W-B Tobacco, July 19, 1917, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath requesting samples of W-B cut chewing tobacco. Langer asks for four or five samples to be purchased in the presence of a witness, to have the witness also sign the package, to send the package to Langer by registered mail, and to present the bill to the board of county commissioners.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917