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Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities In Golden Valley County, November 10, 1918, S.A. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer Smith describes election irregularities involving possible missing absentee ballots.

Smith writes that in three of his precincts, where there were twenty absent voter's ballots but none for Governor Lynn Frazier, even though three voters say they voted for him. Smith asks whether there is any way to see the ballots without contesting the election.

Smith also adds in a handwritten note that he hopes Mrs. Langer is "fully recovered."

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to S. A. Smith Regarding Election …

Letter From Eliot Wadsworth To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 8, 1918, Eliot Wadsworth

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Eliot Wadsworth to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 8, 1918. Within, Wadsworth informs Wilson that it would not be advisable to accept Wilson's offer in providing foreign service to the Red Cross.

1918-11-07 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on November 7, 1918.

Letter From Edward H. Williams To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 29, 1918, Edward H. Williams

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 29, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson he must complete an application and contact Capt. Wharton Weems in order to be accepted into a commission from the American Expeditionary Forces.

Letter From Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox To S. A. Smith Regarding Expense Reimbursement, October 26, 1918, Assistant Attorney General

William Langer Papers

Letter dated October 26, 1918 from North Dakota Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox to Golden Valley County Sheriff S.A. Smith regarding reimbursement for expenses incurred while capturing two bootleggers. Cox refers to Smith's letter of October 23, 1918 to ND Attorney General William Langer, in which Smith explains that he has incurred substantial expenses in a recent arrest, and asks Langer whether he can submit a bill. Cox relates that the State of North Dakota has no appropriated funds for expenses related to catching bootleggers and advises Smith to send his bill to his county.

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Letter from S. …

Telegram From Philander C. Knox To John C. Groome, October 25, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed telegram from Philander Knox to Provost Marshal John C. Groome, dated October 25, 1918. Within, Knox details Huntington-Wilson's qualifications that would make him a good fit for commission.

1918-10-24 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 24, 1918.

Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Captured Bootleggers, Reimbursement Of Expenses, October 23, 1918, S. A. Smith

William Langer Papers

Letter dated October 23, 1918 from Golden County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer reporting that Smith has caught two men coming in from New Salem, ND with "booze." He writes that he turned the two men over to the U.S. Marshall's Office. Smith explains that he has incurred a lot of expenses related to the case and asks if he has permission to send Langer a bill.

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Letter from Assistant Attorney General Edward Cox to S. A. Smith Regarding Expense Reimbursement, October 26, 1918

1918-10-17 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 17, 1918.

1918-10-10 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 10, 1918.

1918-10-03 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on October 3, 1918.

Letter From George W. Long, September 26, 1918, George W. Long

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from George W. Long, dated September 26, 1918. Within, Long confirms that Wilson has been registered with the Selective Service but writes that he is not physically qualified for military service.

1918-09-26 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 26, 1918.

Letter From Adolph A. Hoehling Jr. To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 25, 1918, Adolph A. Hoehling Jr.

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Adoph Hoehling Jr. to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated September 25, 1918. Within, Hoehling informs Wilson to contact a commissioned Personnel Brach in regard to Wilson's application to join the Judge Advocate General's Staff Corps.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Don C. Smith Regarding Law Enforcement Situation In Marmarth, Nd, September 23, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated September 23, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Don C. Smith, Langer acknowledges Smith's letter of September 19 regarding the law enforcement situation in Marmarth, ND, and writes that he will do what he can "in the premises," and that he will be glad to get Smith's viewpoint.

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Letter from Don C. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Law Enforcement in Marmarth, September 19, 1918

Letter From Don C. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Law Enforcement Situation In Marmarth, September 19, 1918, Don C. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated September 19th, 1918, from Don C. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Smith describes the current state of law enforcement in the city of Marmarth, ND. Smith writes that city officials are doing nothing about the unlawful sale of alcohol and are actively hindering the local police and sheriff, and that the local telephone exchange is conspiring with transporters of illegal alcohol to warn them of plans to intercept them, while refusing to place calls to the county sheriff and county attorney, claiming that those lines are out of order. Smith asks Langer …

1918-09-19 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 19, 1918.

Letter From Walter F. Martin And Marlborough Churchill To Draft Board, September 19, 1918, Walter F. Martin, Marlborough Churchill

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Marlborough Churchill and Walter F. Martin to the local Draft Board of Philadelphia, dated September 19, 1918. Within, they write to request the Board issue Huntington-Wilson his classification and status.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Samuel T. Ansell, September 18, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Samuel T. Ansell, dated September 18, 1918. Within, Wilson inquires about his prior application for a position in the Judge Advocate General's office.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Marlborough Churchill, September 13, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A handwritten copy of a letter sent from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Brigadier General Malborough Churchill, dated September 13, 1918. Within, Wilson writes about the forms and certification required for his application to the Judge Advocate General's Staff Corps.

1918-09-12 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 12, 1918.

1918-09-05 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on September 5, 1918.

Questionnaire For Applicant For A Commission, Military Intelligence Branch, General Staff, September 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed questionnaire for application to the Military Intelligence Branch General Staff, filled out by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson sometime in September 1918. The questions cover such topics as employment history, family information, education and memberships in organizations.

1918-08-29 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 29, 1918.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Sheriff George Laney Regarding Gambling In Napoleon, Nd, August 28, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated August 28, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Sheriff George Laney of Napoleon, ND, Langer replies to Laney's letter of August 26, 1918 regarding gambling in Napoleon, writing that as far as he understands, the party Laney mentioned in his letter is still engaged in gambling, and expresses his confidence that Laney will take the necessary actions to stop the gambling.

1918-08-22 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 22, 1918.

Letter From Philander Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 19, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 19, 1918. Within, Knox writes about his time in Valley Forge and mentions an upcoming report about foreign loans in China.

1918-08-16, Laun To Carl, Laun Bee

Laun Bee First World War correspondence

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1918-08-15 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

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Paintsville Herald published on August 15, 1918.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To T. N. Hartung Regarding Threats To Jacob Hehn, August 8, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated August 8,1918, from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to Stark County Sheriff T. N. Hartung, Langer refers to a letter he has received describing threats of death and arson to Jacob Hehn and his family, and listing Mrs. A. Kehrli, Mrs. John Knecht, Mr. John Knecht, Mrs. A.C. Palmer, and Miss Blanch Florek as parties who can corroborate the story. Langer asks Hartung to investigate the matter.