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Andrews tells Addams that the criticism she sent about the article on the American Association for Labor Legislation was uninformed.

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The Peace Union's brochure includes a draft amendment to make war illegal and a declaration of independence from war.

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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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Stockwell details the emergence of military training at state universities.

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Kelley gives Addams a sense of the publicity campaign to pass the Child Labor amendment.

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Gulick tells Addams about the efforts of the Committee in regard to the House Immigration Bill and seeks financial support.

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Ickes lists out Hiram W. Johnson's legislative effort of interest to women.

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An argument for the defeat of an Illinois bill that would loosen restrictions on child labor.

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Addams, Stedman and Mathes oppose the establishment of Eastern "blue laws" in the Midwest.

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Rude asks Addams to testify for the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Bill to be discussed at Congress.

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The Armenian Union sends the text of a resolution to recognize Armenian independence and asks for signatures of support.

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Cumberson explains to Addams that a resolution she created has been rendered null and void due to developments regarding the war.

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Dales hopes that Addams will use her influence to help pass an amendment to the Draft Law of 1917.

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Karsten tells Dales that Addams wants to send her request through the Woman's Peace Party's legislative committee who can determine whether or not to support the amendments to the Draft Law of 1917.

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A suggested amendment to Draft Law proposes that last or only children be exempted from military service and that men pursuing post-graduate study be exempted to preserve teaching and investigation.

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Thomas asks Addams to support agricultural legislation to prevent widespread hunger.

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Karsten tells McLaughlin that they have no information on the contents of the Espionage Bill.

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Tumulty informs Addams that her issues with the Espionage Bill will be brought to the attention of Wilson.

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Addams calls Wilson's attention to a congressional bill on espionage which she believes threatens the freedoms of US citizens.

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Cumberson regrets being unable to attend the Peace Conference in the city but has been encouraging people to write the President about the impending war and informs Addams that her physical education bill has been met with support.

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Karsten sends Hunter a copy of a congressional bill which repeals the draft section of army legislation.

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Hunter commends Addams for her success in social work thus far and urges her to keep fighting for the rights of young soldiers and their mothers.

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Thomas discusses the formation of the Emergency Peace Committee and points discussed at the meeting.

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Werkheiser writes a pledge that advocates for the safe use of weapons and peaceful sports.

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Karsten informs Meyer that she received his letter addressed to Addams, and expresses her hope that she will be forwarded copies of the hearing Meyer is attending before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.