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1918-05-02 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on May 2, 1918.

Letter From F. H. Lohr To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Night Kersey Gowin Was Killed, Situation In Minot, April 29, 1918, F. H. Lohr

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 29, 1918, from F. H. Lohr to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Lohr refers to being in Minot, ND the recent Friday night when two "force" men [one of them undercover detective Kersy Gowin] were shot. Lohr writes that on Saturday all the "vice holes" had closed out of fear of the police. He also offers the general assessment that the drinking in Minot is worse than ever, and that the chief of police is "nothing more than a bag of hot air" and a "co[w]ard."

Lohr explains that he was called home …

Letter From William H. Burnham To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 28, 1918, William H. Burnham

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 28, 1918. Within, Burnham writes to further inquire about the structure of the proposed educational pamphlet and asks whether there should be an additional section devoted to mental hygiene.

Letter From H. H. Moore To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 25, 1918, H. H. Moore

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from H. H. Moore (under the direction of Dr. Franklin Martin) to Francis Mairs Hungtington-Wilson, dated April 25, 1918. Within, Moore requests Wilson's opinion on a draft bill to be presented to Congress on the subject of social hygiene.

1918-04-25 (Part 1) Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on April 25, 1918 - Part 1.

1918-04-25 (Part 2) Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on April 25, 1918 - Part 2.

1918-04-18 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on April 18, 1918.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Kersey Gowin Pledging Protection And Payment For Snow And Requesting Report On Situation In Minot, April 17, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 17th, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Kersey Gowin Langer responds to Gowin's letter of April 15, assuring him that he will protect Snow in every way he possibly can. Langer also attaches a blank bill for Snow to sign and return to him promptly. Langer promises to get Snow the money he needs.

Langer also urges Gowin to give him a full report of the situation in Minot, ND, and pledges to do all he can to help "O. B." out.

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Letter from Kersey Gowin to Attorney General …

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Regarding Beer Labeled "Great Northern Dining Services," April 17, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 17th, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer Gowin refers to beer acquired from bootleggers that appears to be labeled as Great Northern dining service product. He says part of the label has been torn off, but is "a nough to show where it come from."

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

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Helen Cordelia Putnam, April 16, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, dated April 16, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to thank Putnam and address concerns about the educational pamphlet project raised in her prior letter.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William H. Burnham, April 16, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Burnham, dated April 16, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to respond to suggestions and questions about the educational pamphlet project posed in a prior letter from Burnham.

Letter From Kersey Gowin To Attorney General Langer Reporting On Situation In Minot And Requesting That Langer Contact Irs Official J. A. Coffee, April 16, 1918, Kersey E. Gowin

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 16, 1918, from Kersey Gowin to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Gowin informs Langer of rising prices for bootlegged alcohol and asks him to contact Internal Revenue Collector J. A. Coffee in Aberdeen, South Dakota and ask him for a list of people who have paid for government licenses, and to suggest that the two offices might cooperate with mutual benefits to both.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Langer's Stay in Fargo, Judge Coffee, April 18, 1918

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."

1918-04-11 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on April 11, 1918.

Letter From William H. Burnham To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 8, 1918, William H. Burnham

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 8, 1918. Within, Burnham raises further questions and offers suggestions for Wilson's educational pamphlet project.

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 Helen Cordelia Putnam To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 6, 1918, Helen C. Putnam

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Helen Cordelia Putnam to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 6, 1918. Within, Putnam writes to inform Wilson of her interest in the educational pamphlet project, but raises some concerns about the editing and distribution plans.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John J. Spurgeon, April 6, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John J. Spurgeon, dated April 6, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to ask Spurgeon's permission to reprint Wilson's signed articles written for the Public Ledger into a book-length work.

1918-04-04 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on April 4, 1918.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Helen Cordelia Putnam, April 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, dated April 4, 1918. Within, Wilson inquires if Putnam had received his prior letter requesting her assistance with the children's welfare section of the educational pamphlet project.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William H. Burnham, April 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Burnham, dated April 4, 1918. Within, Wilson answers questions posed by Burnham in a prior letter and asks for assistance identifying an authority to write the children's welfare section of the proposed pamphlet.

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 Walter Clarke To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 28, 1918, Walter Clarke

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Walter Clarke to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated March 28, 1918. Within, Clarke informs Wilson that he has been unable to bring Wilson's educational pamphlet proposal to the Committee on Civilian Cooperation for Combating Venereal Disease.

Letter From William H. Burnham To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 28, 1918, William H. Burnham

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated March 28, 1918. Within, Burnham expresses interest in Wilson's pamphlet and asks preliminary questions related to the project.

1918-03-28 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on March 28, 1918.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Willard S. Small, March 25, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Willard Small, dated March 25, 1918. Within, Wilson offers an outline of the educational pamphlet project and asks for suggestions for someone who can write the section on children's welfare.

1918-03-21 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on March 21, 1918.