Stenographic transcription of Addams' speech to the National Arbitration and Peace Congress in New York City. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only way of displaying patriotism, suggesting instead that we seek examples in industrial progress.
Addams recalls stories from her childhood meetings with Civil War Colonel John A. Davis, as part of a dedication of a guest chamber at the Abraham Lincoln Center settlement in his honor. The speech was published in a pamphlet on the event.
In Addams' speech before the National Conference of Charities and Correction, she forcefully argues for child labor reform as well as increased education. The speech, given on May 10 in Richmond, VA, was published in the proceedings.
Addams discusses the work of the League for the Protection of Children, formed to advocate for the well being of children in Chicago. The comments were made during the National Education Association meeting.
Speaking to the National Education Association meeting, Addams discusses her thoughts on educating mentally, morally or physically "deficient" children.
Taylor laments the absence of several members at the recent meeting of the Chicago Commons' Board of Trustees and proposes an idea to have just two meetings each year.
Addams shares her horror over the execution of the defendants in the Fred Guelzow murder, provides Smith with a progress report on her writing, comments on two novels she has read, and shares her longing for Smith's presence.
Addams writes Wald about the strike of immigrant textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, about a quick trip planned for New York, and about a special visitor at Hull-House.
Addams thanks Thomas for the invitation to give the commencement address at Bryn Mawr College and reports that she will accept if she can wiggle out of a promise to give the commencement address at the Girton School for Girls.
Addams sends Haldeman a copy of and Twenty Years at Hull-House and twenty Hull-House yearbooks, mentioning her plans to see Marcet Haldeman in Ben Hur.
Addams writes in support of Harbert's project, probably the effort to erect a colossal peace statue at the entrance of the Panama Canal, but informs her that she cannot devote much time to the effort.
Thomas writes Addams her pleasure that she will deliver the commencement address at Bryn Mawr and asks if she will also give a more informal talk about the white slave trade and prostitution.
