J-HSA- Honolulu Star Advertiser · Jane Addams Digital Edition

The Church and the Social Evil, April 23, 1912 (excerpts)

A newspaper report of Addams' April 23 speech at Carnegie Hall entitled "The Church and the Social Evil," published on May 13.

Addams discusses her views on the morality of youth, companionate marriage and the presidential election on arrival in Hawaii.

Addams tells of the history of the Women's League for Peace and Freedom at a luncheon in Honolulu.

Addams advises the League of Women Voters to appeal to women's own lives in order to increase their political participation.

Addams remarks on the improvement in the Hull-House neighborhoods since prohibition took effect.