Response to Davis from Governor's office, noting that Babel wouldn't stop this woman from talking German, but that there is not reason "for this case to be given publicity through the columns of your paper."
Metcalf responds, urging Davis to persist and press name changes, as "it has become quite the fashion to change German names to American names at this time."
Forceful response from state regarding Bohemian resistance to Babel dictates. Goes so far as saying that "the agitation which has been stirred up by you Bohemians in Cedar Rapids is sweet music to the ears of those in authority in Germany."
