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Letter From Hamilton Holt To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 20, 1917, Hamilton Holt

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter written by Hamilton Holt to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 20, 1917. Within, Holt invites Wilson to write an article for the Independent, while stating that his interests are more international than an entente only between England and the United States.

Letter From Webb Waldron To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 20, 1917, Webb Waldron

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter by Webb Waldron to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 20, 1917. Within, Waldron writes in response to Wilson's prior letter, asking Wilson to suggest and detail some articles Wilson might be able to provide for Collier's about the war.

Letter From Wilbur Cross To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 19, 1917, Wilbur L. Cross

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Wilbur L. Cross to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 19, 1917. Within, Cross explains that he is already publishing an article on the entente of English-speaking peoples and cannot yet take up any of Wilson's other proposed topics.

Letter From Arthur W. Page To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 17, 1917, Arthur W. Page

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Arthur W. Page to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 17, 1917. Within, Page writes back in response to Wilson's prior letter, expressing his desire for Wilson to write some articles for The World's Work magazine.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hamilton Holt, November 15, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Hamilton Holt, dated November 15, 1917. Within, Wilson wishes to enclose some of his articles and expresses how he feels the press and common man aren't doing enough for the war effort.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Wilbur Cross, November 15, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Wilbur Cross, dated November 15, 1917. Within, Wilson wishes for opinions on a British-American entente and offers to write articles for the Yale Review.

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

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Paintsville Herald published on November 15, 1917.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To George Haven Putnam, November 15, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to George H. Putnam, dated November 15, 1917. Within, Wilson discusses enclosing some of his articles while expressing his opinions on new patriotic leagues popping up in response to World War I and his desire for more organized, coordinated efforts.

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

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

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

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.

Letter From William H. Zinsser To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 25, 1917, William H. Zinsser

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated September 25, 1917. Within, Zinsser asks Huntington-Wilson to provide financial aid to the Social Hygiene Movement and the Committee on Venereal Diseases.

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

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, …

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.