William Langer graduated from UND in 1906 and had a long career in politics. He was North Dakota Attorney General from 1917 until 1920 and served twice as Governor: from 1933 to 1934 and from 1937 until 1939. Elected to the United States Senate in 1941, he served until his death in 1959.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 17, 1917
William Langer
In this letter, dated December 17, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen regarding the case of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, Langer writes that he expects Lindstrom to arrive this week and will write Marcussen soon after.
See also:
File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting with Oscar Lindstrom, December 11, 1917
Letter from Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen to Attorney General Langer Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, December 13, 1917
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917
William Langer
Letter dated July 13, 1917 from Attorney General William Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicot of Hettinger, ND asking Collicot to "ascertain what drinks are being sold in your county," including Malta and other malt beverages, as well as whether W. B. Right Cut chewing tobacco is being sold.
In the top margin of this letter, which appears to be a carbon copy, is typed in different ink: "Sheriff's letter, to all sheriffs" and at the bottom, also in different ink, is a postscript asking Collicot to buy samples of all soft drinks and tobacco and hold them while he sends a list to Langer.
Below that it typed: Finished writing to all on the sheriff's list, July 25, 1917.
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Letter from Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott of Hettinger Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Regarding W-B Chewing Tobacco Sample, July 19, 1917
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott of Hettinger Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917
William Langer
Letter dated July 19, 1917 from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott or Hettinger requesting samples of Malta and several other beverages to be purchased with witnesses present and sent to Prof. E. F. Ladd (North Dakota's Food Commissioner) of Fargo.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917
Letter from Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Regarding W-B Chewing Tobacco Sample, July 19, 1917
William Langer
Letter dated July 19, 1917 from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott regarding W-B chewing tobacco sample he received from Collicott that day, stating that he is having the sample analyzed. He makes reference to an enclosed copy of a letter to [Food Commissioner] E. F. Ladd, which he says will give Collicott "a clearer understanding of the case."
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Sheriff H. E. Collicott Asking What Drinks Are Being Sold in His County, July 13, 1917
Letter from Sheriff H. E. Collicott to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to the James Hought Coal Company Regarding Liquor and Gambling in Noonan, ND, November 24, 1917
William Langer
In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer to the James Hought Coal Company, Langer replies to the latter's letter of November 22 regarding violations of liquor and gambling laws. Langer thanks them and requests a list of names and places related to these violations.
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Letter from "W. E." for Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Liquor and Gambling in Noonan, ND, November 24, 1917
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917
William Langer
Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath requesting samples of Malta and similar beverages be purchased with witnesses present and forwarded to [ND State Food Commissioner and ND Agricultural College president] E. F. Ladd for analysis.
Langer references Heath's letter of July 17th, which included among other labels one for the beverage "Malta," which Langer believes is intoxicating. He gives instruction for purchasing samples and forwarding them to Ladd.
Langer also requests that Heath purchase of cider, as he wishes to stop the sale of hard cider in the state. He asks Heath to keep track of all money spent for the various samples and them them in a bill to the county commissioners, who will pay them.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of W-B Tobacco, July 19, 1917
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of W-B Tobacco, July 19, 1917
William Langer
Letter dated July 19, 1917 from North Dakota Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath requesting samples of W-B cut chewing tobacco. Langer asks for four or five samples to be purchased in the presence of a witness, to have the witness also sign the package, to send the package to Langer by registered mail, and to present the bill to the board of county commissioners.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to W. C. Heath Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917
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Letter from "W. E." for Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Liquor and Gambling in Noonan, ND, November 24, 1917
William Langer
In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer's secretary W. E. to Kersey Gowin, W. E. refers to a letter Langer received from the James Hough Coal Company in Noonan, ND reporting violations of gambling and liquor laws. W. E, encloses the letter in question and Langer's reply and says she will forward any more letters Langer receives from them, and adds that Langer left the previous night for Fargo and will return Monday.
The letter W. E. mentions enclosing was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to the James Hought Coal Company Regarding Liquor and Gambling in Noonan, ND, November 24, 1917
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Letter from Willa E. for Attorney General Langer to Kersey Gowin Regarding Letters Received from Individuals Reporting Law Violations, November 24, 1917
William Langer
In this letter, dated November 24, 1917, from North Dakota Attorney General William Langer's secretary Willa E. on behalf of Langer to Kersey Gowin, Langer's secretary refers to enclosed letters and tips received from individuals reporting law violations and asks Gowin to comment on the usefulness and safety of forwarding these tips.
The letters referred to as being enclosed were not found with this letter in Langer's papers.
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Speech Delivered by Attorney General Langer: The Record of The First State Nonpartisan Administration In The World
William Langer
In this speech given at an unknown date between 1917 and 1920, North Dakota Attorney General speaks about the formation and accomplishments of the Nonpartisan League in the state. The Nonpartisan League joined forces with the Equity, the Grange, and Farmers Union to regulate and audit taxes in North Dakota. Under Langer and the Nonpartisan League, state administrative forces, such as the State Board of Equalization, also united to reform laws governing corporations, such as the Northern Pacific Railway Company. All of Langer's efforts were meant to ease and balance the burden of taxes on North Dakotans.
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Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding a Time to Meet, December 3, 1917
Oscar Lindstrom
In this letter, dated December 3, 1917 from North Dakota (ND) Senator Oscar Lindstrom to ND Attorney General William Langer regarding their plans to meet and talk. Lindstrom informs Langer that that he will be in Chicago on Friday and may be able to stop in Bismarck on his way back.
See also:
File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917
Letter from Salvation Army Ensign to Ensign Marshall Requesting that Marshall Find and Speak to Oscar Lindstrom, November 15, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom Regarding Meeting, December 5, 1917
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Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding Their Plan to Meet in Bismarck, December 7, 1917
Oscar Lindstrom
In this letter, dated December 7, 1917, fromNorth Dakota (ND) State Senator Oscar Lindstrom to ND Attorney General William Langer regarding their plan to meet in Bismarck, December 7, 1917, Lindstrom writes that he will stop in Bismarck on his way back from Chicago.
See also:
File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917
Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding a Time to Meet, December 3, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Oscar Lindstrom About Plans to Meet, December 10, 1917
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Letter from Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen to Attorney General Langer Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, December 13, 1917
Marcussen
In this letter, dated December 13, 1917, from Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel E. Marcussen to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Marcussen responds to Langer's letter of December 11, 1917 regarding the case of ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom, writing that he acknowledges that Ensign Marshall has turned the case over to Langer.
See also:
File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Colonel E. Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 11, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 17, 1917
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Letter from Salvation Army Ensign Marshall to Attorney General Langer Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 13, 1917
Marshall
In this letter, dated December 13, 1917 from Ensign Marshall to North Dakota (ND) Attorney General William Langer, Marshal refers to Langer's meeting with ND state senator Oscar Lindstrom and writes that he will be available by phone whenever Lindstrom arrives in Bismarck.
See also:
File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1916 and 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Colonel E. Marcussen Regarding the Oscar Lindstrom Case, December 11, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Their Upcoming Meeting with Oscar Lindstrom, December 15, 1917
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Letter from Bottineau Country Sheriff John A. McLean to Attorney General Langer Regarding Beverages and Tobacco Being Sold, July 23, 1917
John A. McLean
In this letter, dated July 23, 1917, from Bottineau Country Sheriff John A. McLean to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, McLean replies to Langer's recent letter asking for information regarding what beverages and tobacco products are being sold in his county. McLean lists three beverage being sold, but writes that he has no knowledge of the beverage "Malta" being sold. Nor has he been able to locate any W-B Right Cut tobacco being sold.
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Letter from Griggs County Sheriff A. I. Monson to Attorney General Langer Regarding Beverages and Tobacco Sold in Griggs Country, July 21, 1917
A. I. Monson
In this letter, dated July 21, 1917, from Griggs County Sheriff A. I. Monson to North Dakota Attorney General Langer, Monson lists beverages and tobacco products sold, and by what people or establishments, in Griggs Country.
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Letter from Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem to Attorney General Langer Requesting Clarification Regarding Legality of Certain Brands of Tobacco, July 3, 1917
Alex Norem
Letter dated July 3, 1917 from Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem to Attorney General William Langer asking for clarification regarding legality of certain brands of tobacco. He explains that there is "misunderstanding among the merchants as to their rights to sell different brands." He also asks for Langer's opinion on whether a "Pedlars" license is needed to sell "Patent Medecine [sic]" and "Extracts".
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Bowman County Sheriff Alex Norem to Attorney General Langer Regarding Legality of Certain Brands of Tobacco, July 10, 1917
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Letter from Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss to Attorney General Langer Requesting Information on Limitations on the Shipping In of Alcohol, May 14, 1917
E. M. Prentiss
Letter dated May 14, 1917 from Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss of Robinson, ND to Attorney General William Langer asking for clarification on how much liquor may be "shipped in," explaining that "mr Eastwold is not defferent in his instructions to me and him self and mr Price do not agree on the matter so it leaves me in a hard posison to know what to do...." He adds that "if there is any way I can stop the aughtful a mount being shipped in here I want to do it."
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Deputy Sheriff E. M. Prentiss Regarding Limitations on the Shipping in of Alcohol, May 15, 1917
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Letter from Cass County Sheriff Andrew M. Ross to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and W. B. Right Cut Tobacco, July 18, 1917
Andrew M. Ross
In this letter, dated July 17, 1917, from Cass County Sheriff Andrew M. Ross to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, Ross acknowledges receipt of Langer's request for a list of the kinds of malt being sold and whether W. B. Right Cut tobacco is being sold. Ross says the request will be given their attention and a report made to Langer later.
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Letter from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 2, 1917
S. A. Smith
Letter dated July 2, 1917 from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith regarding enforcement of liquor laws. Smith notes special difficulty due to proximity with the Montana state line, and asks for Langer to appoint "special men" to "help carry out the Law to the letter."
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917
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Letter from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Malt and Tobacco being sold, July 16, 1917
S. A. Smith
Letter dated July 16-17, 1917 from Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith to Attorney General William Langer replying to Langer's request for information about what malt beverages are being sold in his country, and whether W. B. Right Cut chewing tobacco is being sold.
Smith gives the names of malts being sold, and says W. B. Right Cut tobacco can not be found yet.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Golden Valley County Sheriff S. A. Smith Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917
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Letter from Grant Country Sheriff Don Stevenson to Attorney General Langer Confirming That He Will Enforce Liquor Traffic Laws, July 2, 1917
Don Stevenson
Handwritten letter, dated July 2, 1917, from Grant Country Sheriff Don Stevenson replying to Langer's letter of June 28, stating that he will take action to "enforce the act mentioned in regards to the liquor traffic in this county."
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Grant County Sheriff Don Stevenson Regarding Enforcement of Liquor Laws, July 5, 1917
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Robert Taft response to Attorney General Langer on the grade and price of grain, 1917
Robert Taft
Robert Taft of the U.S. Food Administration wrote this letter to Attorney General William Langer on October 29, 1917, regarding the price and grade of grain. This letter was in response to a letter Langer had sent on October 24, 1917. Taft advised the Attorney General to petition the Secretary of Agriculture to change the grade.
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Robert Taft to Attorney General Langer on milling rules, 1917
Robert Taft
This letter was written on November 23, 1917, by Robert Taft of the United States Food Administration in response to Attorney General William Langer's previous letters. Langer had issues with some of the milling rules that had been established and Taft advised him to get good testimony to support his request for change.
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Letter from Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner to Attorney General Langer Regarding Sales of Malt and Tobacco, July 17, 1917
A. F. Turner
Letter from Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner to North Dakota Attorney General William Langer, in reply to a request from Langer for information on drinks and tobacco being sold.
Turner reports on several drinks sold, but says he can not find W. B. Right Cut tobacco being sold, noting that those who use snuff and right-cut chewing tobacco go to East Grand Forks, Minnesota to purchase it.
The letter is signed by chief deputy Odin Oberby for Sheriff A. F. Turner.
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Letter from Attorney General Langer to Grand Forks County Sheriff A. F. Turner Requesting Samples of Malta, July 19, 1917