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Letter From Attorney General Langer To Rollin Welch Regarding Telegram From Jennie Clark, May 23, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Inn this letter, dated May 23, 1919, from North Dakota Attorney General Langer to Sheriff Rollin Welch regarding a telegram from Jennie Clark. The letter contains the text of the telegram, which states that Jennie Clark, a dairy farmer of Sterling ND, believes that her life and the lives of her family are in danger from Frances Elness who, working for John Elness, possesses a deadly weapon and has been using a hay meadow leased by Clark.

Langer asks that Welch investigate the matter and make sure the Clark is protected.

Letter From Attorney General Langer To John Albers Regarding The Carl Maier Case, March 26, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated March 26, 1919 from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to John Albers. Langer writes he has a new lead in the Carl Maier Case and he would like to speak to Albers about the matter.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to John Albers Regarding the Carl Maier Case, September 29, 1919

Memo from Caleb S. Haines to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Carl Maier Case, September 16, 1919

Copy With Handwritten Notes of Memo from Caleb S. Haines to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Carl Maier Case, September 16, 1919

Letter From Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson To Attorney General Langer Regarding Rumors Of Gambling And Bribes, March 11, 1919, Fred A. Thompson

William Langer Papers

Letter from Sheriff Fred A. Thompson to Attorney General William Langer regarding rumors of gambling, bribes, and pro-German statements in Cavalier County, dated March 11, 1919.

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Letter From Attorney General Langer to Cavalier County Sheriff Fred Thompson Regarding Rumors of Gambling and Bribery, March 12, 1919

Letter From John Moses To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Carl Maier Case, February 26, 1919, John Moses

William Langer Papers

Letter dated February 26, 1919 from Mercer County State's Attorney John Moses to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer regarding the death of Carl Maier. Moses writes that he must travel to Beulah, North Dakota, to get further information about the Maier Case.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to John Moses Regarding the Carl Maier Case, January 28, 1919

Letter from John Moses to Attorney General Langer regarding the Carl Maier Case, March 10, 1919

Letter from Attorney General Langer to John Moses Regarding the Carl Maier Case, March 20, 1919

Letter From Attorney General Langer To S. A. Smith Regarding Election Irregularities In Golden Valley County, February 25, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer in response to Smith's February 24 letter. Langer writes that he is glad things are going well.

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Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, November 10, 1918

Letter from Attorney General Langer to S. A. Smith Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, November 13, 1918

Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, February 24, 1919

Letter From Attorney General Langer To G. Grimson Regarding Stepp Case, February 25, 1919, Grimson

William Langer Papers

In this letter from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Cavalier County, ND State's Attorney G. Grimson, Langer refers to the case of Hiram Stepp, who was accused of statutory rape, writing that, given both Judge W. J. Kneeshaw's and Grimson's satisfaction with the way the case was handled, he knows of nothing he can do legally for plaintiffs Mrs. D** and her daughter, and views the case as terminated.

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Telegram from G. A. D** to Attorney General Langer Asking to Have Hiram Stepp Detained, February 25, 1919

Letter from Attorney General Langer to G. Grimson …

Telegram From Attorney General Langer To G. A. D** Regarding Stepp Case, February 25, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this telegram, dated February 25, 1919, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to G. A. D** Langer replies to D**'s telegram of the same day asking for Langer to have Hiram Stepp detained on charges of statutory rape. Langer writes that, since Judge Kneeshaw has declared the Stepp matter "finally and definitely disposed of," Langer is without any jurisdiction to pursue the case further.

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Telegram from G. A. D** to Attorney General Langer Asking to Have Hiram Stepp Detained, February 25, 1919

Letter from Attorney General Langer to G. Grimson Regarding Stepp Case, February 25, …

Letter From Governor Langer To Judge W. J. Kneeshaw Regarding Kneeshaw's Conclusion Regarding Stepp Case, February 25, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 25, 1919, from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to Judge W. J. Kneeshaw, Langer replies to Kneeshaw's letter of February 20 and accepts Kneeshaw's conclusion.

Langer elaborates that Attorney [E. E.] Fletcher of Langdon has informed Langer that "they" (Sarles, ND Village Marshal Alvah Phillabaum, Ernest D** and Matilda D**, according to a letter from Phillbaum linked below) are taking steps to have Mr. [Hiram] Stepp arrested again, and that Cavalier County, ND State's Attorney G. Grimson would issue a warrant. Langer writes that he told Fletcher that Kneeshaw's conclusion would be the final …

Telegram From G. A. D** To Attorney General Langer Asking To Have Hiram Stepp Detained, February 25, 1919, G. A. D**

William Langer Papers

In this telegram, dated February 25, 1919, from Sarles, North Dakota (ND) resident G.A. D** to ND Attorney General William Langer, D** asks Langer to telegraph Cavalier County, ND State's Attorney G. Grimson to have Hiram Steppe detained.

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Letter from L. F. Hinegardner to Attorney General Langer regarding the Stepp Case, February 24, 1919

Telegram from Attorney General Langer to G. A. D** Regarding Stepp Case, February 25, 1919

Letter From Sarles, Nd Village Marshal Phillebaum To Langer Regarding Hiram Stepp Flight Risk, February 24, 1919, A. Phillebaum

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1919, from Sarles, North Dakota (ND) Village Marshal Alvah Phillebaum to ND Attorney General William Langer, Phillebaum writes he and Ernest D** have hired Langdon Attorney E. E. Fletcher to pursue their claims of statutory rape against Hiram Stepp, and that they have discovered that Stepp has never been tried in the case. Phillebaum explains that the D**'s daughter has now filed a written complaint, and he expects the sheriff to serve Stepp that night or the following day. Phillebaum adds that Stepp is preparing to leave town and if he attempts to do …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To G. Grimson Regarding Stepp Case, February 24, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1919, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Cavalier County, ND State's Attorney Gudmundur Grimson, Langer replies to Grimson's letter of February 22, 1919, writing that he will write back as soon as he has heard from Judge Kneeshaw.

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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. J. Kneeshaw Regarding Complaints about Handling of State v. Stepp Case, February 14, 1919

Letter from G. Grimson to Attorney General Langer Requesting New Warrant for Hiram Stepp, February 22, 1919

Letter From L. F. Hinegardner To Attorney General Langer Regarding The Stepp Case, February 24, 1919, L. F. Hinegardner

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1919 from L. F. Hinegardner of Sarles, North Dakota (ND) to ND Attorney General William Langer, Hinegardner refers to the case in which Hiram Stepp was accused of the statutory rape of F******* D**, which Hinegardner feels was handled improperly. Hinegardner expresses impatience as he waits for promised information from Langer, saying it looks as though Langer has "laid down on the job." He also claims that Langer has shared information with other parties that he told Hinegardner he would not share. Hinegardner concludes that he hopes to receive the promised "big letter" written …

Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities In Golden Valley County, February 24, 1919, S.A. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1919, from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Smith refers to a " Mr. Sheets," whom Langer has sent to investigate apparent election irregularities. Smith writes that Mr. Sheets is doing a great job, and adds that he thinks there is some merit to the complaints made about the election.

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Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, November 10, 1918

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

Letter From Langer To Phillebaum Regarding A New Trial To Take Place, March 26, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated March 26, 1919, from Attorney General William Langer to Sarles, ND village marshall Alvah Phillebaum is a reply to Phillebaum's letter of February 24, 1919. Langer replies that he understands that the new trial is to take place shortly, and asks Phillebaum to contact him if anything different comes up.

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Letter From Sarles, ND Village Marshal Phillebaum to Langer regarding Hiram Stepp Flight Risk, 1919 [internal note: ms. 1142]

Letter From G. Grimson To Attorney General Langer Requesting New Warrant For Hiram Stepp, February 22, 1919, G. Grimson

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 22, 1919, from Cavalier County, North Dakota (ND) States Attorney G. Grimson to ND Attorney General William Langer, Grimson refers to the case in which Hiram Stepp is accused of the statutory rape of F******* D**. Grimson writes that the D** family has now filed a written complaint with Justice Power and is asking for a new warrant to be issued for Stepp's arrest.

Grimson explains that Judge Kneeshaw has advised against a issuing a new warrant, and that Justice Power won't issue a warrant without authorization from Grimson or Langer. Grimson writes that he …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To W. J. Kneeshaw Regarding Complaints About Handling Of State V. Stepp Case, February 14, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 14, 1919, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Judge Kneeshaw, Langer refers to complaints he has received from various parties regarding the handling of a case in Sarles, ND involving allegations of statutory rape against Hiram Stepp. Langer encloses letters from the D** family and Sarles village marshall Alvah Phillebaum, and asks Kneeshaw to read them and advise him on whether to have G. Grimson re-arrest Mr. Stepp.

The letters referred to as enclosed are not included with this letter, but are linked below.

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Letter from G. Grimson to Attorney …

Statement Of Ernest And Matilda D** Regarding Initial Proceedings In Stepp Case, February 10, 1919, Ernest D**, Matilda D**

William Langer Papers

This document, dated February 10, 1919, is described as "statements by Mr. and Mrs. D**" regarding the initial proceedings in the case against Hiram J. Stepp, whom the D**s accused of raping their daughter and fathering her child. It was sent to Attorney General Langer by Luther Frank Hinegardner - a blacksmith in Sarles, North Dakota, who had previously visited Langer in person about the Stepp case. The statement describes how F******* D** was put under oath in front of her mother Matilda D**, States Attorney Gudmundur Grimson, Director of the Fargo Children's Home F. R. Hinkle, Judge W. J. …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To John Moses Regarding The Carl Maier Case, January 28, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated January 28, 1919 from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to Mercer County states attorney John Moses asking Moses to investigate the possible murder of Carl Maier in a three step manner: 1. Find out about Fred Lang; 2. Find out all he can about Russie White; 3. Find the exact date of Maier's murder. Langer cautions Moses to handle the investigation with the utmost secrecy.

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Letter from Emmet County, Iowa Attorney F. J. Kennedy to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Death of Carl Maier, January 2, 1919

Letter from Attorney General Langer to Emmet Country, …

Letter From G. Grimson To Attorney General Langer Regarding Initial Proceedings In Stepp Case, January 18, 1919, Gudmunder Grimson

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 18, 1919, from States Attorney for Cavalier County, North Dakota (ND) Gudmundur Grimson to ND Attorney General William Langer, Grimson provides a chronological account of the steps he took upon hearing the D** family's accusation that Hiram J. Stepp of Sarles, North Dakota had raped and impregnated their teenage daughter F******* in February 1918. Grimson describes his initial interviews in December 1918 with the D**s, Stepp, and Stepp's nephew Larry who was also a person of interest in the alleged crime, as well as the events that led to Judge Kneeshaw's dismissal of the case …

Letter From Henry G. Owen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Abuse Of Police Power, January 10, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 10, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry G. Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, Owen updates Langer on his injury and describes "one of the worst abuses of police power that I have ever heard about," in Minot, in which a young man was shot dead by police as he fled a police raid. In reference to Langer's letter of Jan 6, Owen says he has not yet rented rooms or purchased furniture.

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Letter from Henry G. Owen to Attorney General Langer Regarding Alcohol and Prostitution in Minot, January …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Emmet Country, Iowa Attorney F. J. Kennedy Regarding The Death Of Carl Maier, January 6, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

Letter dated January 6, 1919 from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer to Emmet Country, Iowa attorney F. J. Kennedy in response to Kennedy's letter of January 2, 1919 regarding new information about the death of Carl Meier. Langer thanks Kennedy for the lead and writes that he is investigating the matter further.

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Letter from Emmet County, Iowa Attorney F. J. Kennedy to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Death of Carl Maier, January 2, 1919

Copy of Letter from Emmet County, Iowa Attorney F. J. Kennedy to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Death of Carl Maier, January 2, …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To Henry G. Owen Regarding Owen's Injury And Hospitalization, January 6, 1919, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 6, 1919, from North Dakota, (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Grand Forks, ND attorney Henry G. Owen, Langer replies to Owen's report of January 4, 1919 informing Langer that he had had a bad fall and was hospitalized with a broken leg, and inquiring about renting space and buying furniture in Minot. In his reply, Langer expresses his regrets over Owen's bad luck getting injured, and gives his approval to Owen for renting space and purchasing furnishings, cautioning him to "go light on the furniture."

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Letter from Henry G. Owen to Attorney …

Letter From Henry G. Owen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Lawlessness In Minot And His Recent Injury, January 4, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 4, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry Grattan Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, handwritten on Owen and Owen Attorneys at Law letterhead, Owen writes from St. Luke's Hospital in Minot, where he is hospitalized with a broken leg as the result of a "bad fall" he took on his way to the Great Northern Depot to mail his previous report to Langer.

Owen laments his predicament, noting that it comes at a bad time because Minot is "wide open" with "houses of ill fame galore."

Owen asks Langer to have …

Letter From Henry G. Owen To Attorney General Langer Regarding Alcohol And Prostitution In Minot, January 2, 1919, Henry G. Owen

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated January 2nd, 1919, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (ND) Attorney Henry Grattan Owen to ND Attorney General William Langer, Owen describes his preliminary findings in Minot. He has made inquiries and been told that alcohol may be bought "by the drayload." He concludes that Minot is "one live town and lots of women to be had for the asking." He hopes to be able to provide more information the following day.

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Letter from Henry G. Owen to Attorney General Langer Recounting Alcohol Sales in Minot, January 3, 1919

Letter from Henry G. Owen to …

"A Plea To The Public And The Taxpayers Of North Dakota For Justice" By Dr. T. H. Druen, Undated, T.H. Druen

William Langer Papers

In this undated statement, Dr. T. H. Druen, an inmate at the North Dakota State Penitentiary, claims he is innocent of the murder of his young daughter and is the subject of a conspiracy hatched by George Ryerson, States Attorney for Renville County. Druen further alleges that he did not receive a fair trial from Judge Alexander Burr.

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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 10, 1919

Letter From Attorney General …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To S. A. Smith Regarding Pool Hall Confrontation, November 16, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 16, 1918, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith, Langer responds to Smith's letter of November 14, 1918 regarding a confrontation over the closure of a pool hall. Langer writes that he has sent a telegram and that if the requested warrants are not issued, his office will take action against the parties mentioned in Smith's letter, as well as action to remove the States Attorney for not doing his duty with regard to the warrants.

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Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General …

Letter From S. A. Smith To Attorney General Langer Regarding Pool Hall Confrontation, November 14, 1918, S. A. Smith

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated November 14, 1918, from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Smith describes an incident in which, on the order of the Board of Health, he attempted to close all pool halls. After a hall run by B. S. Davis re-opened, Smith's efforts to re-close the hall were challenged by Sheriff-elect Pazini. Smith writes that he has requested warrants for the arrest of both Davis and Pazini from States Attorney Gallagher, and that he will wire Langer if the requested warrants are not issued, and hopes that Langer …

Letter From Attorney General Langer To S. A. Smith Regarding Election Irregularities In Golden Valley County, November 13, 1918, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith, Langer replies to Smith's letter of November 10 regarding possible missing ballots, writing that he will go over the matter and write back the next day.

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Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, November 10, 1918

Letter from S. A. Smith to Attorney General Langer Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley County, February 24, 1919

Letter from Attorney General Langer to S. A. Smith Regarding Election Irregularities in Golden Valley …

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 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. …