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 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
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Ransom County Farmers' Picnic and Patriotic Demonstration, 1917
Unknown
Poster for a Farmers' Picnic and Patriotic Demonstration held at Idlewild Park in Ransom County on August 4, 1917. Featured speakers included North Dakota Governor Lynn Frazier, Attorney General William Langer, and J. G. Crites of the Equity Exchange. Attorney General Langer was noted to be a "live wire for law and order."
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File of Correspondence About the Oscar Lindstrom Case from 1917 and 1918
Multiple
This file contains a series of exchanges between Norwegian Salvation Army officials and North Dakota officials regarding the whereabouts of North Dakota State Senator Oscar Lindstrom, 1916 to 1917. The correspondence is primarily focused on getting in touch with Lindstrom who, according to the letters, has not responded to his wife's letters since she went to visit her parents in Norway in 1914. The letters state that Lindstrom was to send funds to his wife for her voyage back to North Dakota that year, but never did. Towards the end of the correspondence, former North Dakota Governor Louis Benjamin Hanna confirms that Lindstrom lives in Noonan, North Dakota, and writes that he will look into the matter.
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Letter from Salvation Army Ensign to Ensign Marshall Requesting Marshall Find and Speak to Oscar Lindstrom, November 15, 1917
Letter from Oscar Lindstrom to Attorney General Langer Regarding a Time to Meet, December 3, 1917
Letter from Attorney General Langer to Salvation Army Ensign Marshall Regarding Oscar Lindstrom, January 25, 1918
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Republican Rally at Raleigh, 1914
Herald Print - Raleigh
Poster for a Republican rally at Raleigh, North Dakota, on October 21, 1914. Featured speakers included Robert Flint, Henry Linde, P. D. Norton, and W.H. Stutsman. Many others spoke at the rally, including William Langer, the State's Attorney for Morton County. The rally was held by the Southern Morton Republican Club.
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1908 North Dakota Soil Map
Macy H. Lapham, US Bureau of Soils, and A. Hoen & Co. Lith.
Soil map, reconnoissance survey, western North Dakota. Shows soil types by colors and symbols. Also shows counties, towns, and railroads. 1 map : color ; 91 x 85 cm. Scale 1:380,160. 1 in. equals 6 miles.