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

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on August 8, 1918.

1918-08-01 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on August 1, 1918.

1918-07-25 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on July 25, 1918.

1918-07-18 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on July 18, 1918.

Letter From Philander Knox To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 13, 1918, Philander C. Knox

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 13, 1918. Within, Knox writes about his children's military careers and asks whether Wilson has sent copies of his book to members of the Senate.

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

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on July 11, 1918.

1918-07-04 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on July 4, 1918.

1918-06-27 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on June 27, 1918.

1918-06-20 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on June 20, 1918.

1918-06-13 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on June 13, 1918.

1918-06-06 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on June 6, 1918.

1918-05-30 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on May 30, 1918.

1918-05-23 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on May 23, 1918.

1918-05-16 Paintsville Herald, Paintsville Herald (Paintsville, Ky.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on May 16, 1918.

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

Paintsville Herald Archive

Paintsville Herald published on May 9, 1918.

Letter From Attorney General Langer Replying To F. H. Lohr Regarding The Night Kersey Gowin Was Killed, Situation In Minot, May 3, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated May 3, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to F.H. Lohr Langer replies to Lohr's letter of April 29 regarding the night of Kersey Gowin's killing. Langer asks whether Lohr can go to Minot if Langer is able to arrange to have his expenses paid.

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Letter from F. H. Lohr to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Night Kersey Gowin was Killed, Situation in Minot, April 29, 1918

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

Paintsville Herald Archive

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.)

Paintsville Herald Archive

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

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

Paintsville Herald Archive

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

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

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.