Title
Letter from William Langer to Rollin Welch Regarding Telegram from Jennie Clark, May 23, 1919.
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Description
Letter dated May 23, 1919 from William 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 Clark's hay meadow. Clark's telegram asks for legal protection. Langer asks that Welch investigate the matter and make sure the party is protected.
Date of Work
5-23-1919
Keywords
Bismarck, Threats, Sterling ND
People Referenced
Rollin Welch, Jennie Clark, Frances Elness, John Elness
Disciplines
Political History | United States History
Recommended Citation
Langer, William, "Letter from William Langer to Rollin Welch Regarding Telegram from Jennie Clark, May 23, 1919." (1919). William Langer Papers. 212.
https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/212