Dublin Core
Title
Strongarming Preachers
Subject
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Violence; Religion; Secret Service
Description
Pastor says was recently visited by secret service man, told not to speak German, shown Harding proclamation, and sign with name of church defaced. He argues that these actions are "reprehensible" and Gov. has no federal authority to do this.
Creator
C. A. Mennenach
Source
N/A
Publisher
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Date
5/15/1918
Contributor
N/A
Rights
N/A
Relation
N/A
Format
Letter
Language
English
Type
TEXT
Identifier
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
Coverage
1918-05-15; Peterson, Iowa; Clay County; Aurelia, Iowa; Buena Vista County; Cherokee County