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Newspaper excerpts of Addams' speech about poverty and how to study it to help solve it.

In a speech at Carnegie Music Hall, Addams discusses immigrants to America and the work ethic of Chicago immigrants.

In a humorous effort to render the male arguments against woman suffrage absurd, Addams describes a hypothetical world in which women hold power and men are asking for the vote.

An excerpt from Addams' speech to the National Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Philadelphia on November 24, 1912.

An excerpt from Addams' November 24 speech to the National Woman Suffrage Association meeting highlights her ideas about mother's pensions, immigrant socialization, and recreation.

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

A newspaper report of Addams' speech in New York on "The Church and the Social Evil."

Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejecting aid to "fallen" women. She calls for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was later published in Messages of the Men and Religion Movement and in Vigilance.

A newspaper report of Addams' speech in New York entitled "The Church and the Social Evil."

At the National Conference of Charities and Correction, held in Cleveland from June 12-19, Addams discusses how the difficulties of children can rouse society's greatest sentiments for charity, but that children also have for their own intrinsic value.  The speech was published in the Proceedings.

In a report on her testimony before the Illinois Senate Judiciary committee, Addams argues that life on the stages poses dangers to child actors.

A questionnaire to collect information about newborns and their families in order for the United States Children's Bureau to investigate infant mortality.

Unwin asks Addams if she has any unpublished writings regarding women's and social issues, as he would like to work with her.

Hale discusses the disbandment of the Hull House Players.

Farrell thanks Addams for her role in creating the Progressive Party platform.

Armstrong suggests radical ideas for how Europe, and the world, can achieve peace.

Kellor's suggested list of Progressive Party advisory board members.

Addams speaks to a crowded theater about suffrage, answering audience questions afterwards.

Addams notes that Theodore Roosevelt was "wabbly" on woman's suffrage and she is not proud of her efforts in converting him to the cause.

Addams discusses the likelihood that the war will cease without the efforts of neutral nations.

George H. Mead's address to the Board of Education, discussing education as a social process.

For a pamphlet published by the Peace Association of Friends, Addams argues against having rifle practice in public schools.

Addams comments on the minimum wage for women while in New York, arguing that women workers in Chicago should earn between $8-10.

Addams announces that Millicent Fawcett has endorsed the Progressive Party because of its position in favor of woman suffrage.

Newspaper report of an Addams' statement about the causes of violent labor actions being antiquated laws.

Addams discusses the kinds of people should be on peace commissions -- broad-minded moralists rather than diplomats and politicians.

In this speech at the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Boston, Addams calls on educators and social workers to demand useful education for children so that they are better prepared for a life in industry.

Addams explains the difference between opposing child acting as an occupation and a vocation.

Louise de Koven Bowen presented the report of the Children's Committee of the National Conference on Charities and Correction for Jane Addams, discussing the lives of children in tenements and proposing more resources for recreation for them. The speech was given during a session on Children held on May 23.

Statement credited to Addams on her sailing for the International Congress of Women. This was published several months later after her return.

A newspaper report of Addams's speech to the Milwaukee branch of the Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Association, which  uses humor to render the male arguments against woman suffrage absurd. A version of this speech was later published in the Ladies' Home Journal.

Report of Addams' speech in Milwaukee, that discusses the plight of prostitutes in a society when only men can vote. 

Addams speaks at the National Convention of Women about the benefits of suffrage for women in America.

Addams' November 30 address at the annual meeting of the National American Woman Suffrage Association discusses the meaning of suffrage, the changing political climate, and the connections between politics and social improvement.

A newspaper report of Addams' speech before the Civic and Commerce Association in which she discusses the benefits of social centers.

Addams discusses the juvenile crime rate in Chicago.

Newspaper report of Addams' speech on the need for entertainments among the poor in Chicago. The speech was given for the Sunday Evening Club.

An excerpt from Addams's talk to the Chicago Bar Association on the causes of juvenile delinquency. Dr. William Krohn also spoke on the topic.

Addams discusses women's suffrage and the importance of it in American society at a speech to the Wisconsin Assembly on January 25.

Portions of Addams's address to NAWSA meeting held in Washington, D. C. in which she highlights impact of women voters abroad.

Breckinridge asks Addams's advice about some filling job positions and the 50th anniversary of emancipation.

Breckinridge informs Sharp that neither she nor Addams can help her with her survey, but suggests Dr. Charles R. Henderson.

Breckinridge sends Bicknell the letter Addams recieved from Mrs. Durnajieff.

Addams speaks at the Chicago Credit Men's Association about the dangers of unregulated dance halls for Chicago's youth.

Addams discusses English settlement work at the Kenwood Evangelical Church.

Addams discusses party politics, the viability of independent parties, and the possibilities of women's role in municipal elections in Illinois. This speech was given to the Chicago City Club.

In this published version of a speech given to the Chicago City Club on November 7, Addams discusses party politics, the viability of independent parties, and the possibilities of women's role in municipal elections in Illinois.

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