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Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding The Stamp Program On The Fort Berthold Reservation, January 20, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 20, 1942, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Forth Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from January 7, 1942, reporting on the start of the food stamp program at Fort Berthold. Langer thanks Beyer and asks to hear from him further "regarding the developments of the program after it has been in operation a little longer time." Langer writes that he is enclosing “a few copies of lists of Farmers’ Bulletins." These enclosures were found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Start Of The Stamp Program, January 7, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 7, 1942 from Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Beyer to United States (US) Senator William Langer marks the receipt of Langer’s telegram from January 6, 1942, regarding when the stamp plan started. Beyer confirms that the stamp plan began on January 1, 1942, and the monthly consignment of stamps was received two days ago. Beyer writes that “it is not possible to state from experience how this plan will work,” though he believes “it will be a considerable improvement over the issuing of actual relief commodities.” The letter mentions it has been expensive to purchase relief …

Telegram From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding The Start Of The Stamp Program, January 6, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated January 6, 1942, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Beyer reads “Kindly advise whether stamp plan benefiting Indians was started January first. If so how is experiment progressing.”

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Letter from William Beyer to Senator Langer Regarding the Inauguration of a Food Stamp Plan for the Fort Berthold Reservation, April 8, 1941

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Encephalitis Study Proposed In S.J. 104, September 18, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 18, 1941, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from September 2, 1941. Langer thanks Beyer and acknowledges Beyer’s views on S.J. 104. Langer assures Beyer that he will “leave nothing undone that I can do to get this legislation through.” Langer writes that his seating as a United States Senator is not yet settled and that he is “greatly handicapped in [his] work down here.” However, he pledges, he will “do [his] best under these circumstances.”

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Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding Encephalitis At Fort Berthold, September 2, 1941, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 2, 1941, from William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, advises that the Fort Berthold community is very interested in Senate Joint Resolution 104, which authorizes an appropriation of $3,000,000 for the study of encephalitis conducted by the Encephalitis Control Board under the United States Public Health Service. Beyer notes that there have been several cases of encephalitis at Fort Berthold and one case was treated at the local hospital. Beyer writes that he “is extremely interested in having this appropriation made.”

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Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Updates To The Food Stamp Plan For The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 14, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 14, 1941 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from April 8, 1941, and informs Beyer four counties still have not been placed on the Food Stamp Plan, all of which “have Indian population," but that “a scheme has been fixed up that will result in the Reservation being treated as an institution with all the Indians except those on WPA or some other work getting stamps.” Langer writes that he is working with Milo Perkins in an effort to be of assistance. The letter is CC-ed …

Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Inauguration Of A Food Stamp Plan For The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 8, 1941, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 8, 1941, from William Beyer to United States (US) Senator William Langer acknowledges the receipt of Langer’s letter from April 3, 1941, enclosing a letter Langer had received from Philip McQuire, Acting Administrator of the Surplus Marketing Administration. In this reply, Beyer writes that a meeting took place on March 21, 1941 between the US Bureau of Indian Affairs agency superintendents of the North Dakota tribes, the North Dakota State Welfare Representatives and officials of the Surplus Marketing Administration in Fargo, North Dakota for the purpose of discussing of “plans whereby it might be possible to …

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Food Stamps For The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 3, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 3, 1941, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer references an enclosed letter Langer has received from Phillip Maguire, Acting Administrator for the Surplus Marketing Administration, which Langer describes as “self-explanatory." The letter mentioned as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers. This letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “see Maguire.”

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Letter from William Beyer to Senator Langer Regarding the Inauguration of a Food Stamp Plan for the Fort Berthold Reservation, April 8, 1941

Letter From Albert E. Sheets To Fred J. Traynor Regarding Wording Of Supreme Court Decision In State V. Stepp Case, July 22, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated July 22, 1920, from North Dakota Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets to Fred J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D**' in the State v. Stepp case, Sheets discusses details of the trial and the court's decision to have the case retried, and says he would be glad to write to the Court on Traynor's behalf to ask that the word "misconduct" be removed from the rationale for the retrial.

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Letter from Fred J. Traynor to Albert E. Sheets Regarding Retrial of State v. Stepp Case, June 19, 1920

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Letter From G. Grimson To Attorney General Langer Regarding Retrying Of State V. Stepp Case, June 30, 1920, G. Grimson

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 30, 1920, from Cavalier County, North Dakota (ND) State's Attorney G. Grimson to ND Attorney General William Langer, Grimson asks whether Langer could arrange to get Judge Nuchols up again to help in trying the State v. Stepp case, since the D**s object to paying Devils Lake Attorney Fred Traynor.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to E. L. D** Regarding State v. Stepp Case, July 6, 1920

Letter From Albert E. Sheets To Fred J. Traynor Regarding State V. Stepp Case, June 29, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 29, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets Jr. to Fred J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D** in the State v. Stepp case, Sheets writes that he is enclosing a notice he has received from the clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court, "in compliance with request I received from you some time ago."

The notice Sheets refers to as being enclosed was not found with this letter in the Langer Collection.

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Letter from Fred J. Traynor to Albert E. Sheets Regarding Retrial of State v. Stepp Case, June …

Letter From Fred J. Traynor To Albert E. Sheets Regarding Retrial Of State V. Stepp Case, June 19, 1920, Fred J. Traynor

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 19, 1920, from Fred J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D** in the State v. Stepp case, to North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets, Traynor informs Sheets that he has received a copy of the Supreme Court's decision on State v. Stepp and that he is not surprised by their decision and has no criticism of the ruling.

Traynor makes reference to the use of the word "misconduct" in the written opinion to describe what Traynor writes was unwitting error he made in the trial, and asks Sheets to talk to Clerk of …

Letter From Albert E. Sheets To Fred J. Traynor Regarding New Trial For State V. Stepp Case, June 18, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 18, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets to Fred. J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D** in the State v. Stepp case before the North Dakota (ND) Supreme Court, Sheet informs Traynor of his discovery that the Supreme Court had already ruled to reverse the lower court's ruling in the State v. Stepp case and send the case back for a new trial.

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Letter from Fred J. Traynor to Albert E. Sheets Regarding Retrial of State v. Stepp Case, June 19, 1920

Letter From J. H. Newton To William Langer Regarding Order To Grant New Trial In State V. Stepp Case, June 16, 1920, J. H. Newton

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 16, 1920, from J. H. Newton, Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court, to ND Attorney General William Langer, Newton informs Langer that on that same day an order by the District Court of Cavalier County in the case of State v. Stepp was reversed and a new trial for the case was granted.

He adds that the defeated party has 20 days from the day of the order to file six copies of petition for rehearing.

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Letter from Fred J. Traynor to Albert E. Sheets Regarding Retrial of State v. Stepp Case, …

Letter From J. H. Newton To Attorney General Langer Regarding Langer's Presence In Court For State V. Stepp Arguments, June 5, 1920, J. H. Newton

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 5, 1920, from J. H. Newton, clerk for the North Dakota (ND) Supreme Court, to ND Attorney General William Langer, Newton informs Langer that on June 10th the Supreme Court "will call for argument the case of State v. Stepp" and asks Langer to "please advise if you will be present."

Letter from Albert E. Sheets Jr. to Fred J. Traynor Regarding the Clerk's Notice Letter for State v. Stepp, June 1, 1920

Letter From Albert E. Sheets Jr. To Fred J. Traynor Regarding The Clerk's Notice Letter For State V. Stepp, June 1, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated June 1, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets, Jr. to Fred J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D**' in the State v. Stepp case before the ND Supreme Court, Sheets explains to Traynor that his stenographer failed to enclose the notice letter from the Clerk of the Supreme Court that Sheets had mentioned in his letter of May 25, 1920. Sheets writes that he is enclosing the letter in this mailing.

Sheets also informs Traynor that, because the Court is up to date on their calendar, the case of State v. Stepp …

Letter From Fred J. Traynor To Albert E. Sheets Jr. Regarding Misprinted Date On State V. Stepp Court Briefs, May 28, 1920, Fred J. Traynor

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 28, 1920, from Fred J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D** in the State v. Stepp case before the North Dakota (ND) Supreme Court, to ND Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets, Traynor writes that he doesn't understand Sheets's reference to a misprinted date in Sheets's letter of May 25. Traynor adds that he has not received word of a due date for filing briefs or a notice of when the hearings will take place in the State v. Stepp case, but that the briefs are being printed and should be with the clerk in a …

Letter From Albert E. Sheets, Jr. To Fred J. Traynor Regarding Misprinted Date On State V. Stepp Court Briefs, May 25, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 25, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets Jr. to Fred J. Traynor, attorney for F******* D**' in the State v. Stepp case before the ND Supreme Court, Sheets writes that he is pleased to hear that Traynor was satisfied with the Court's decision on the motion presented by Traynor to dismiss Hiram Stepp's appeal. Sheets also notifies Traynor that despite some confusion due to a misprinted date, the opposing briefs arrived on time.

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Letter from Albert Sheets to Fred Traynor Regarding Court Minutes in State v. Stepp Case, …

Letter From Fred J. Traynor To Albert E. Sheets Regarding State V. Stepp Case, May 22, 1920, Fred J. Traynor

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 22, 1920, from Fred Traynor, attorney for F******* D** in the State v. Stepp case before the North Dakota (ND) Supreme Court, to Albert E. Sheets, North Dakota Assistant Attorney General, Traynor thanks Sheets for his letters regarding the case and congratulates him on the order made by the North Dakota Supreme Court. Traynor writes that he has no doubt that Stepp's lawyers will file their papers by the appropriate date and he is therefore preparing a brief on the merits of the case.

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Letter from Albert E. Sheets Jr. to Fred J. …

Letter From Albert Sheets To Fred Traynor Regarding Court Minutes In State V. Stepp Case, May 19, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 19, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert Sheets to attorney Fred Traynor, who is representing F******* D**' in the State v. Stepp case before the ND Supreme Court, Sheets writes that he is enclosing a copy of the minutes entered by the Supreme Court when he presented the Motion to Dismiss the appeal of Hiram Stepp in the case of State v. Stepp on May 15, 1920.

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Letter from Albert E. Sheets Jr. to Fred J. Traynor Regarding Motion to Dismiss Appeal in State v. Stepp, May 15, 1920

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Letter From Clerk Of Nd Supreme Court J. H. Newton To Attorney General Langer Regarding Motion To Dismiss Appeal In State V. Stepp Case, May 17, 1920, J. H. Newton

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 17, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Supreme Court clerk J. H. Newton to ND Attorney General William Langer, Newton informs Langer that an order was entered on May 17, 1920 in the case of State v. Stepp to dismiss the appeal unless the records and necessary documents from the appellant are on file in the court by May 25, 1920.

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Letter from Albert E. Sheets Jr. to Fred J. Traynor Regarding Motion to Dismiss Appeal in State v. Stepp, May 15, 1920

Letter From Albert E. Sheets Jr. To Fred J. Traynor Regarding Motion To Dismiss Appeal In State V. Stepp, May 15, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 15, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets to attorney Fred J. Traynor, who is representing F******* D**' in the State v. Stepp case before the ND Supreme Court, Sheets informs Traynor that Judge Nuchols had to leave for Philadelphia and Sheets himself will be presenting the motion for dismissal of Hiram Stepp's appeal. Sheets explains that, while he will present the motion, he is of the opinion that the case should not be dismissed, and gives his reasons.

Note: In this letter, Sheets references a letter from Traynor to S. …

Letter From Albert E. Sheets Jr. To O'Conner And Johnson Regarding Motion To Dismiss Appeal In State V. Stepp Case, May 15, 1920, Albert E. Sheets Jr.

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 15, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets to attorneys O'Conner and Johnson, who are representing Hiram Stepp in the State v. Stepp case before the ND Supreme Court, Sheets refers to an enclosed a copy of the State's argument concerning the proposed motion to dismiss Stepp's appeal.

The enclosed argument was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to S. L. Nuchols Regarding State v. Stepp Case, September 23, 1919

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Regarding Pool Hall License In Tower City, April 5, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 5, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin, Langer makes reference to an attached anonymous letter he has received from Tower City, ND and writes "this pool hall man was arrested a few days ago" and urges Tostevin to find out of the arrested man had pled guilty, and, if so, to revoke his pool hall license.

The letter mentioned as attached was not found with this document in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to E. H. Tostevin Regarding Minors …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Regarding Minors In A Pool Hall In Tower City, March 25, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 25, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin, Langer requests an investigation of the White Front Pool Hall in Tower City, ND, citing a complaint from Mrs. E. J. Hagen that minors are being allowed inside the pool hall.

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Letter from William Langer to E. H. Tostevin Regarding Pool Hall License in Tower City, April 5, 1920

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Regarding Possible Pool Hall Violations In Kintyre, March 25, 1920, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 25, 1920, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin, Langer makes reference to two enclosed complaints from residents of "Kinture" (likely Kintyre, ND) that Langer asks Tostevin to investigate and see whether they are related to pool halls.

The letters mentioned as being enclosed were not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To P. B. Rognli Regarding T. H. Druen, November 12, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated November 12, 1919 from William Langer to P.B. Rognli responding to Rognli's letter of November 7, 1919 regarding a plea Rognli received from T.H. Druen. Langer has reviewed Druen's plea and there is no question in Langer's mind that Druen received absolute justice.

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"A Plea to the Public and the Taxpayers of North Dakota for Justice" by Dr. T. H. Druen, Undated

Letter from P. B. Rognli to Attorney General Langer Regarding T. H. Druen, November 7, 1919

Letter from F. E. Packard for Attorney General Langer to P. B. Rognli Regarding T. H. Druen, November …

Letter From P. B. Rognli To Attorney General Langer Regarding T. H. Druen, November 7, 1919, P.B. Rognili

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 7, 1919, from P. B. Rognli of Esmond, North Dakota (ND) to ND Attorney General William Langer, Rognli informs Langer of a "plea," which he encloses with this letter, that Rognli writes was handed to him by "a party who had received it from one of the prisoners at the Penitentiary." The plea in question is written by Dr. T. H. Druen, who claims to be the innocent victim of a conspiracy to frame him for the death of his young daughter, dreamed up by a Deputy States Attorney who, he claims, also seduced his …

Letter From F. E. Packard For Attorney General Langer To P. B. Rognli Regarding T. H. Druen, November 10, 1919, F.E. Packard

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 10, 1919, from F. E. Packard on behalf of North Dakota Attorney General to P. B. Rognli, Packard acknowledges receipt of Rognli's letter and writes that Langer is currently out of the city, but will be made aware of Rognli's letter on his return.

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"A Plea to the Public and the Taxpayers of North Dakota for Justice" by Dr. T. H. Druen, Undated

Letter from P. B. Rognli to Attorney General Langer Regarding T. H. Druen, November 7, 1919

Letter From Attorney General Langer to P. B. Rognli Regarding T. H. Druen, November …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To E. H. Tostevin Requesting Investigation Of A Liquor Law Violation In Litchville, October 29, 1919., William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated October 29, 1919, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to ND State Pool Hall Inspector Earle H. Tostevin Langer requests that Tostevin do everything he possibly can regarding liquor, gambling and cigarette violations in Litchville, North Dakota. Langer includes the text of a letter from Ole J. Belling, Justice of the Peace in Litchville, claiming a current pool hall is in violation of the liquor law along with gambling and the sale of cigarettes. Belling adds that another pool hall is being erected by a gambler and "booze fighter," and the license of this …