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Letter From Philander C. Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 21, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 21, 1918. Within, Knox discusses the popularity of a recent Senate speech and encloses an editorial written by Colonel Strayer.

1918-12-19 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on December 19, 1918.

1918-12-12 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on December 12, 1918.

Letter From Jay L. Benedict To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 7, 1918, Jay L. Benedict

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Jay L. Benedict to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 7, 1918. Within, Benedict apologizes for the sudden cessation of Wilson's application for a commission in the United States Army and offers a return of personal documents Wilson enclosed.

Letter From William H. Zinsser To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 6, 1918, William H. Zinsser

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 6, 1918. Within, Zinsser apologizes for his lack of communication and informs Wilson of the upcoming plans the Social Hygiene Division will be attempting to conduct now that the conflict in Europe has ended.

1918-12-05 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on December 5, 1918.

1918-11-28 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 28, 1918.

1918-11-21 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 21, 1918.

Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 19, 1918, Edward H. Williams

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 19, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson that due to the ending of conflict in Europe, the War Department has no need for his service.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To S. A. Smith Regarding Pool Hall Confrontation, November 16, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 16, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith, Langer responds to Smith's letter of November 14, 1918 regarding a confrontation over the closure of a pool hall. Langer writes that he has sent a telegram and that if the requested warrants are not issued, his office will take action against the parties mentioned in Smith's letter, as well as action to remove the States Attorney for not doing his duty with regard to the warrants.

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Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Pool Hall Confrontation, November 14, 1918, S. A. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 14, 1918, from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Smith describes an incident in which, on the order of the Board of Health, he attempted to close all pool halls. After a hall run by B. S. Davis re-opened, Smith's efforts to re-close the hall were challenged by Sheriff-elect Pazini. Smith writes that he has requested warrants for the arrest of both Davis and Pazini from States Attorney Gallagher, and that he will wire Langer if the requested warrants are not issued, and hopes that Langer …

1918-11-14 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 14, 1918.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To S. A. Smith Regarding Election Irregularities In Golden Valley County, November 13, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith, Langer replies to Smith's letter of November 10 regarding possible missing ballots, writing that he will go over the matter and write back the next day.

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Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, November 10, 1918

Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, February 24, 1919

Letter from Attorney General Langer to S. A. Smith Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley …

1918-11-12, Frenzers First Cruise, Charles J. Frenzer

Charles J. Frenzer First World War poem

This poem, titled "Frenzers First Cruise," was written by Charles J. Frenzer during the First World War. Frenzer was stationed at the U.S. Naval Air Station Queenstown, Ireland. In this poem, Frenzer writes about his various feelings about being shipped out to Queenstown, wanting to serve in the military, wanting to fight in the frontlines, and regretting joining the U.S. Navy.

Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities In Golden Valley County, November 10, 1918, S.A. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer Smith describes election irregularities involving possible missing absentee ballots.

Smith writes that in three of his precincts, where there were twenty absent voter's ballots but none for Governor Lynn Frazier, even though three voters say they voted for him. Smith asks whether there is any way to see the ballots without contesting the election.

Smith also adds in a handwritten note that he hopes Mrs. Langer is "fully recovered."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to S. A. Smith Regarding Election …

Letter From Eliot Wadsworth To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 8, 1918, Eliot Wadsworth

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Eliot Wadsworth to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 8, 1918. Within, Wadsworth informs Wilson that it would not be advisable to accept Wilson's offer in providing foreign service to the Red Cross.

1918-11-07 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 7, 1918.

Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 29, 1918, Edward H. Williams

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 29, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson he must complete an application and contact Capt. Wharton Weems in order to be accepted into a commission from the American Expeditionary Forces.

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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Telegram From Philander C. Knox To John C. Groome, October 25, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed telegram from Philander Knox to Provost Marshal John C. Groome, dated October 25, 1918. Within, Knox details Huntington-Wilson's qualifications that would make him a good fit for commission.

1918-10-24 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 24, 1918.

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

1918-10-17 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 17, 1918.

1918-10-10 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 10, 1918.

1918-10-03 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 3, 1918.

Letter From George W. Long, September 26, 1918, George W. Long

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from George W. Long, dated September 26, 1918. Within, Long confirms that Wilson has been registered with the Selective Service but writes that he is not physically qualified for military service.

1918-09-26 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 26, 1918.

Letter From Adolph A. Hoehling Jr. To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 25, 1918, Adolph A. Hoehling Jr.

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Adoph Hoehling Jr. to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated September 25, 1918. Within, Hoehling informs Wilson to contact a commissioned Personnel Brach in regard to Wilson's application to join the Judge Advocate General's Staff Corps.

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 …