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Newspaper coverage of Addams' statements involving her interest in the case of anarchist Abraham Isaak.

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Addams discusses the association in the public eye between settlements and immigrants and when immigrants are involved in high profile crimes, settlements are accused of supporting anarchism. Addams defends the role of the settlement as the bridge between immigrant communities and the American public, holding that it does not change in times of crisis.

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Addams is one of a number of people who sign a call for a conference to examine the situation of African-Americans since emancipation. Various versions of the call appeared in newspapers across the country.

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Addams reports on the Progressive Party Convention, discussing how items were added to its platform, particularly labor and military planks, and her dismay about the conventions unjust treatment of African-Americans. This is one of a series of articles she prepared as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.

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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 offers a counter narrative to the idea that the U.S. government should limit immigration, arguing that immigrants provide benefits to society and are deserving of protections under the law.

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Addams chastises American society for failing to live up to the ideals of the Emancipation Proclamation and demands political equality for black Americans.

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Addams chastises American society for failing to live up to the ideals of the Emancipation Proclamation and demands political equality for black Americans.

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Addams offers a counter narrative to the idea that the U.S. government should limit immigration, arguing that immigrants provide benefits to society and are deserving of protections under the law. This is the fifth article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and a woman's role to affect change.

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Kellogg introduces Addams to Stephen A. Chandler.

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The Chicago branch of the Woman's Peace Party suggests that pacifists work on food conservation, child welfare, better conditions for soldiers, a defense of civil rights and plans for financing the war.

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A list of names of people likely to join the national committee of the Liberty Defense Union.

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Addams tells Baldwin that there is not enough evidence with regard to the Industrial Workers of the World Defense Committee for her to contact the President.

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Addams offers comments on Roger Baldwin's statement regarding the Industrial Workers of the World Defense Committee.

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Addams telegrams the National Civil Liberties Bureau that she cannot attend the Washington meeting.

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Addams tells Wood that she will join the Civil Liberties Bureau, but questions whether national groups are as effective as local ones.

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Kellogg sends Addams a Lyman Gage article that he thinks she may find useful.

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Gage discusses the role of open discussion with reference to the Haymarket uprising.

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The American Civil Liberties Union seeks approval of its statement of principles and the candidacy of Fremont Older to the National Committee.

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American Civil Liberties Union defines its stance on first amendment rights, labor rights, law enforcement, immigration and racial equality.

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A form asking for potential members for the American Civil Liberties Union.

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De Silver asks American Civil Liberties Union members to allow the use of their names in an advertisement regarding the International Workers of the World free speech case.

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De Silver asks Addams whether the American Civil Liberties Union can use her name in an advertisement regarding the trial of International Workers of the World leaders on espionage and sedition.

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Pinchot tells Addams that he cannot pardon prisoners under Pennsylvania law and advises that the American Civil Liberties Union follow the procedures.

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Addams tells Pinchot that she will send his letter to the American Civil Liberties Union to answer his questions about clemency.

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Bailey tells Addams that the American Civil Liberties Union plans to sue the Chicago Tribune, C. B. Hopkins and the Military Intelligence Association for libel. They want Addams to join the suit.

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Bailey tells Addams that the American Civil Liberties Union will sue C. B. Hopkins for libel.

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A list of donors to Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund.

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Addams sends Rabe donations towards Rosika Schwimmer's legal case.

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Addams asks Libby for help raising funds for Rosika Schwimmer's legal case.

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Amidon offers Addams suggestions for Rosika Schwimmer's legal case.

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Addams sends Hanson a donation to Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund from Florence Jennison.

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Addams sends Rabe donations for the Rosika Schwimmer legal fund and some ideas on the case.

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Addams sends Rabe a donation towards Rosika Schwimmer's legal fees.

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McCulloch sends Addams a donation to Rosika Schwimmer's case.

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Addams send Rabe donations to Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund.

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Addams sends Rabe a donation for Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund.

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Addams asks Rabe to keep Frederick Libby up to date on Rosika Schwimmer's legal case.

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Addams sends Rabe a donation to Rosika Schwimmer's legal case.

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Addams sends Rabe an anonymous donation to Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund.

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Swimmer sends Addams and others an update on her political situation.

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Chichmanova and Karavelova update Sheepshanks on peace work done in Bulgaria.

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An editorial agreeing with Helen Tufts Bailie's expulsion from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Addams congratulates Rabe on the decision in Rosika Schwimmer's naturalization case and sends her some money for expenses.

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Addams sends money for Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund.

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Addams sends Rabe a donation for Rosika Schwimmer's legal fund from Clara Landsberg.

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Addams signs a petition to Coolidge asking to restore voting rights for those prosecuted under the Espionage Act.

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Addams tells Gallagher that no one from Hull-House will be at the Social Work conference but she will try to send materials about Tom Mooney to friends.

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Addams sends Detzer materials on Rosika Schwimmer's case and the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference (not found).

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Addams asks Richey the status of a petition sent to President Hoover.

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