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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.

1917-11-22 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 22, 1917.

1917-11-15 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 15, 1917.

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

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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

1917-11-08 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 8, 1917.

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

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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

1917-11-01 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 1, 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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1917-10-25 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 25, 1917.

1917-10-18 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 18, 1917.

1917-10-11 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 11, 1917.

1917-10-04 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 4, 1917.

1917-09-27 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 27, 1917.

1917-09-20 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 20, 1917.

1917-09-13 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 13, 1917.

1917-09-06 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 6, 1917.

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

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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, …

1917-08-30 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 30, 1917.

1917-08-23 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 23, 1917.

1917-08-16 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 16, 1917.

1917-08-09 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 9, 1917.

1917-08-02 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 2, 1917.

1917-07-26 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on July 26, 1917.

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 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 …