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  • Collection: World War I

Informing on Mrs. Alfred Doethmann, who "will insist on talking German over the telephone."

Germans ignore Babel after contracting lawyer, take down signs, noting that "the proper place for them was the toilet, as there was where [they] talked English."

General support for Babel, but noting impact on Danish Americans, who, on account of the "past history" between Denmark and Germany, should be excused from proclamation clearly directed at Germans.

Mekota notes that the ban affects people "heroically fighting for the cause of liberty" in addition to its intended target.
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