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Addams argues that if the rulers of European countries lived among their people, they would see that labor and commerce were what made nations, not its military might.

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Addams' speech before the National Child Labor Committee in Cincinnati calls for government regulations to protect women and children.

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Addams explores the economic plight of young women that often drives them to prostitution and white slavery. This is the second in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil in 1912.

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In this narratively rich article in McClure's, Addams reflects on her meeting with Tolstoy in Russia in 1896, on her admiration for his principles, and on her pragmatic approach to good work in the urban, industrial context of Hull-House and its diverse surroundings.

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Addams warns adults of some aspects of trade schools for boys. The speech was given at the first convention of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education on January 24, as part of a session entitled The Wage Earners' Benefit from Industrial Education.

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Addams' comments to striking girls about working conditions and labor organization. The strike, against the International Harvester Company, Deering Division, resulting in the shut down of the plant, putting 6,000 out of work. This is a portion of a longer article on the strike.

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Addams discusses the evils of the sweatshop system and urges women to look for the union label when shopping for goods.

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Also known as Girl's Part in Reconstruction Work, February 3, 1919 (excerpt)

Addams opened the membership campaign for the National Child Labor Committee in Pittsburgh and spoke to the Western Pennsylvania League of Women Workers on the need

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Also known as Address to the Chicago Ethical Society, December 20, 1903

The Inter Ocean summarizes Addams' lecture on rising corruption in trade union leadership.

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Addams speaks about the value of women workers in reform to a new evening session of Woman's City Club of Chicago.

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Excerpts from Addams' speech on educational opportunities wasted due to discrimination against immigrants.

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Addams discusses the economic, social, and human toll of unemployment and suggests some creative solutions being employed in England.

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Neill offers Addams advice and assistance in securing an investigation of the condition of women workers.

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Neill updates Breckinridge about the status of getting funding for the women's labor study, suggesting that Addams should testify before the Congressional Committee.

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Addams recounts some of the ways child labor has ruined the future of those children exposed to it.

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Addams discusses the evil effects of child labor on labor practices and education.

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Addams discusses the impact of the proposed Illinois’ “Eight Hour Bill” on both men and women workers. She spoke at a meeting of the Joint Committee for the Women's Eight Hour Bill held at the Morrison Hotel.

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Addams argues for the implementation of a minimum wage for female workers.

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Addams discussed the role of schools in preparing children for life in a speech at the Ethical Society.

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Addams discusses the role of education in the lives of working class children. This is an excerpt from her book Democracy and Social Ethics.

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Bok describes possible articles Addams can write for the Ladies' Home Journal.

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Addams highlighting the lack of attention most pay to the industrial labor done to produce everyday goods.

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Brett writes Addams that he is happy Macmillan will publish A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil soon promises her that the company will use a union shop for binding.

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Osgood writes Addams offering to come to Chicago to help stir up enthusiasm for the local branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

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Osgood writes Addams to schedule a meeting of the American Association for Labor Legislation after the election.

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Addams seeks Washington's aid in a campaign for labor regulations.

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Addams discusses the labor situation in Chicago and argues that the Progressive Party will support the work of trade unions.

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Addams scores a plan by manufacturers to form an educational institution.

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Addams tells De Silver not to use her name on an American Civil Liberties Union advertisement in support of an International Workers of the World case.

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Addams lobbies several Illinois state legislators to support the passage of a bill to limit women's labor to eight hours a day.

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Addams has sent Harriman materials on the creation of a central authority on industry so the federal government could enforce labor laws.

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Addams asks Kelley for some clarification before she takes a matter to the president of Sears, Roebuck Co., and she sends news about a suffrage meeting and Lillian Wald's health.

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Addams informs Speranza about a speech she gave on immigrants and the naturalization process, and suggests that his committee look into it.

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Addams tells Lovett about her travels in India and her impressions of Gandhi's compound.

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Someone writing on behalf of Addams informs Osgood that the Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation will meet in November.

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Addams thanks Higgs for sending clippings about the General Strike and conditions of miners.

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Addams expresses concerns about the Chicago Stockyard Strike and plans to return to the city shortly.

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Addams discusses the economic, social, and human toll of unemployment and offers some creative solutions to the problem being employed in England. This is the ninth article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and women's roles in affecting change.

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Addams praises the Bulletin of the International Labor Office.

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Andrews asks Addams to draft a letter on unemployment that he can read to a meeting in Boston.

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Addams drafts her arguments for the protection of migrant laborers, food supplies, and discusses the different outlook that the working class have towards war. The speech was prepared for the National Conference on Foreign Relations of the United States.

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Addams argues for protection of migrant laborers and food supplies, and discusses the different outlook that the working class has towards war.

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Addams drafts her arguments for the protection of migrant laborers, food supplies, and discusses the different outlook that the working class have towards war. The speech was prepared for the National Conference on Foreign Relations of the United States.

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A summary of Addams' talk on Tolstoy and settlements, given at the First Unitarian Church in Minneapolis.

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The memorandum examines Addams' suggestions on the Commission's report.

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Addams argues for a minimum wage for female workers. This is the third article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and women's role in affecting change.

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Also known as Municipal Administration, September 1904

Addams finds the causes for breakdowns in municipal administration in eighteenth century idealism that foundered against nineteenth century increases in population, industry and commerce. This speech was originally given on September 25, 1904 at the International Congress of Arts and Sciences in St. Louis, MO.

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Addams describes her experiences at the Progressive Party Convention, discussing how items were added to its platform, particularly labor and military planks, and its appeal to labor and women.

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Addams' speech to the first National Arbitration and Peace Congress of America, given in New York at an evening session at Carnegie Hall. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only means to display patriotism, suggesting instead that people look for examples in industrial progress. The speech was published in the Congress Proceedings.

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Addams' speech to the first National Arbitration and Peace Congress of America, given in New York at an evening session at Carnegie Hall. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only means to display patriotism, suggesting instead that people look for examples in industrial progress. The speech was published in the Congress Proceedings, and later edited by hand.

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