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The Chicago Tribune published an excerpted version of Addams' speech on woman suffrage in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 23, 1912.

Addams connects woman suffrage with social work, arguing that women's voices are necessary for the improvement of social and labor conditions and that all -- social workers and housewives -- have a stake in making laws, which protect women, children, and families. Addams likely gave this speech on multiple occasions. This speech was also published in the Chicago Tribune on February 4, 1912.

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

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

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.

Page proofs of "Chapter V: Social Control," the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Addams discusses how social movements can help alleviate vice, providing examples such as crusades against diseases and organized opposition to the white slave trade. This is the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Addams writes Stewart with details about the Congressional hearings on woman suffrage that the women are attending in Washington on March 13.

Addams argues before a Congressional Committee that women should have voting rights because their humanitarian voices are needed for the betterment of society.

Addams' speech given between acts in Chicago theaters exhorts support for woman suffrage.

The Mirror criticizes Addams for her recent appearance at the Majestic Theatre, questioning whether she was paid and the probity of the appearance.

Addams asks McCulloch's opinion on her letter, inviting members of the National American Woman Association to address the Illinois State Republican Convention.

Addams invites members of the National American Woman Suffrage Association to take a special train to Springfield to address the Illinois State Republican Convention.

Ely thanks Addams for sending him a copy of her new book and questions her decision to campaign for woman suffrage.

Addams questions the Mirror's coverage of her views on theater, asking to know the source of their reporting.

Addams writes Breckinridge with news of her suffrage campaigning in Kansas.

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.

In comments given at an event in Girard, Kansas, Addams argued that votes for women would result in good laws to protect children.

On behalf of Jane Addams, who is away from Hull-House, Bowen sends Blaine a letter from Edward Devine and asks for her attention to it.

James sends Addams a descriptive and financial report of the campaign activities of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

Note addressed to Addams praising her article and commenting on the Woman Suffrage Party event on May 20, 1912.

Addams discusses the woman suffrage movement in relation to other movements for the franchise.

Addams discusses the impact of the Republican convention on the woman suffrage movement and presents her appeal to the platform committee. On June 19, she addressed the Party's platform committee, and her remarks are included here.

James writes Addams about the campaign of the Wisconsin Suffrage Association and ask her to come back to Wisconsin to speak.

Addams introduces Marjorie Johnson to Blaine to assist in the suffragist cause.

Addams writes asks Breckinridge to offer suggestions for a state political platform.

Thomas apologizes to Addams about some confusion between Helen Johnson and herself within the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

Ashley sends Addams a copy of an article she wrote about a strike in Massachusetts and asks if it is appropriate for the Woman's Journal.

James writes Addams about some suffrage campaign intrigue and asks if she can delivers more speeches.

Newton congratulates Addams on being a delegate at the Progressive Party Convention.

Hutchinson disagrees with the Progressive Party but supports Addams' role in the party.

The Association thanks Addams for her courageous appeal for black suffrage.

Trotter praises Addams' public opposition to the exclusion of black delegates at the Progressive Party Convention and asks her to consider opposing Theodore Roosevelt.

Addams talks to a New York Sun reporter about her decision to support Theodore Roosevelt and the new party in the presidential election.

Coman congratulates Addams on her measured handling of the issue of woman suffrage in her speech at the Progressive Party Convention.

Roosevelt thanks Addams for her supportive speech and for seconding of his nomination for President at the Progressive Party Convention.

In a newspaper interview, Addams offers her reasons for supporting the Progressive Party and Theodore Roosevelt.

The author offers his thoughts on woman suffrage and the custom of men tipping their hats to women.

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

Addams defends her decision to sit as a delegate at the Progressive Party convention.

Newspaper coverage of Boardman's statement criticizing Addams for her partisan work with the Progressive Party and Addams's response.

Addams defends her decision to support the Progressive Party in the face of criticism from woman suffrage activists who prefer non-partisan activism.

James writes Addams about some political intrigue with the woman suffrage movement.

Kellor seeks the names of women interested in helping the Progressive Party and women's suffrage.

Addams writes McCulloch about speaking engagements as a "Bull Moose" for the Progressive Party.

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

Addams announces that Millicent Fawcett has endorsed the Progressive Party because of its stand for woman suffrage.

Addams informs Robins that she is unable to speak in California.

Dodge writes Addams about religious life and politics and encloses a poem by her favorite author.

Addams argues for women's increased participation in politics and defends her decision to back a political party. This is one of a series of articles she prepared for the Central Press Association as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.

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