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Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Payment For Snow, April 15, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 15th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin refers to a man named Snow who did some work for Gowin on the recommendation of "Dan" (likely Assistant Attorney General Daniel V. Brennan, who had recently died), who hadn't been paid because Dan "is no longer here."

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Bootlegging and Prostitution in Minot, October 29, 1917

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Reporting Return of "O. B.," death of Dan Brennan, and Payment to Gowin, April 3, 1918 …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To George Laney Regarding The Henry Biersdorf Case, April 14, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 14, 1918, from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to Sheriff George Laney of Napoleon, North Dakota, Langer refers to the death of Henry Biersdorf, writing that Laney should investigate the Biersdorf's death, as Langer believes him to have been murdered. Langer adds that Laney may or may not need to hire additional detectives.

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Keg Party, Fundraising To "Beat The League", April 13, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 13th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer Gowin updates Langer on the situation in Minot. Langer tells of plans being made by "Smith and the PM" for a keg party, and warns that E. H. Stenvick "has a scheme to get a democrat into Dan's place and one they can trust, I am told." He elaborates that the Democrats and Republicans are working to "beat the League men this fall" and gives information on donations locals have been making in order to "beat the League."

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Death Of Dan Brennan, April 8, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 8th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin refers to the recent death of Assistant Attorney General Daniel V. Brennan, of pneumonia. Gowin expresses his condolences and his admiration for Brennan, and thanks Langer for arranging a recent payment. Gowin writes that he needs to hire another man, as one is not enough "with the Police & Sheriff Office all on the other side." Responding to Langer's statement in Langer's previous letter, that since Brennan's death everything is "up in the air," Gowin expresses his willingness to continue in …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Reporting Return Of "O. B.," Death Of Dan Brennan, And Payment To Gowin, April 3, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated April 3, 1918, from Attorney General William Langer in response to Gowin's letter of April 1, 1918.

Langer assures Gowin that "O. B." is "right back on the job, laments that "Dan" has died and that "Poor Dan died yesterday and our plans are all up in the air." Langer informs Gowin that he will soon receive his money for Sheridan County, and is enclosing a letter from the State's Attorney.

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer regarding Drunkenness in Camps, April 1, 1918

Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General Langer Regarding Payment …

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Drunkenness In Camps, April 1, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 1, 1917, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin reports that he has just seen "O. B.," who is "feeling fine and says to go all the way down the line." According to Gowin, "O. B." was previously "inclined to go Slow, but on March 29 our Boys were going to the camps and about a dozen of them got pretty drunk...Mr. Henrickstad says we will now go to them and clean them up again." Gowin asks that, if possible, "D. V. B." (Assistant Attorney General Daniel V. Brennan) can …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, January 25, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 25, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall, Langer responds to Marshall's Letter of January 23, 1918, regarding the case of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom. Langer writes that Lindstrom was in Bismarck a few weeks before and they went over the case thoroughly. Langer writes that Lindstrom has secured a divorce and that Langer is satisfied that Lindstrom's wife was the one at fault.

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

Letter from Salvation Army Ensign Marshall to Attorney General Langer …

Letter From Salvation Army Ensign Marshall To Attorney General Langer Regarding Oscar Lindstrom's Planned Visit To Bismarck, January 23, 1918, Marshall

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 23, 1918, from Salvation Army Ensign Marshall to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Marshall refers to the planned visit of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, and writes that he has been expecting Langer to call him to the meeting with Lindstrom since Langer's last letter on December 15, 1917. Marshall speculates that Langer must be busy and have good reason not to call. Marshall also writes that he would like to hear from Langer about the case as soon as convenient.

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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 …

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.

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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 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.

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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 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 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.

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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 "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 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 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 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 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 …