Barnett asks Addams to write and update her on the American Commission on Ireland and housing plans.

Addams sends Barnett the Irish Commission report and talks about Britain's role in Ireland, and Barnett's housing scheme.

Barnett regrets not seeing Addams before returing to England, advises her to drop the American Commission work, and bemoans her lack of success in raising funds.

Addams discusses the need for better building regulations to prevent tenement fires.

Addams agrees to attend the National Housing Committee meeting.

On the opening night of 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.

Abbott writes Lathrop on behalf of Addams suggesting someone to travel to New Bedford, MA to look over what is being done in regards to housing.

Excerpts of Addams' comments during a presentation on model kitchens held at Hull-House's Woman's Club.

Ball describes exhibits from the St. Louis World's Fair that are for sale.

Addams argues that tenement conditions are bad and that regulations are needed to prevent worsening conditions.

DeForest suggests that if Tammany Hall politicians let Charles Rall go, it would be an opportunity to hire him.