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In this letter, dated February 10, 1919, from Sarles, North Dakota (ND) Village Marshal Alvah Phillebaum to ND Attorney General Langer regarding difficulties in prosecuting "booze and gambling" cases due to interference from George McLean. Phillebaum also expresses concern and opinions regarding the "D** case" (State v. Stepp).
See also:
Letter from G. Grimson to Attorney General Langer Regarding Initial Proceedings in Stepp Case, January 18, 1919
Statement of Ernest and Matilda D** Regarding Initial Proceedings in Stepp Case, February 10, 1919
Letter From Mr. and Mrs. E. L. D** to Attorney General Langer Regarding Mrs. Hiram Stepp Threatening Their Pregnant Daughter, February 10, 1919
Letter from L. F. Hinegardner to Attorney General Langer Accompanying Statement from Mr. and Mrs. D**, February 10, 1919
Date of Work
2-10-1919
Keywords
D** case, court, Justice, gambling, booze, prohibition, State v. Stepp
People Referenced
Sheriff Thompson, D**, Grimson, George McLean, William Langer, Alvah Phillebaum
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Phillebaum, Alvah, "Letter from Sarles, ND Village Marshal Alvah Phillebaum to Attorney General Langer, February 10, 1919" (1919). William Langer Papers. 289.
https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/289
Comments
Please note that information related to the identification of the underage victim in this case has been redacted from the digital collection per library policy. The original documents are available to researchers at the Chester Fritz Special Collections Library.