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An excerpt from Addams's remarks at a January 12 City Club Housewarming, focused on Civic Associations' Night, where she discusses how civic associations can be bridges to connect diverse communities.

Hamilton writes Addams hoping to conceive her to run for president of a committee.

Post is happy to contribute her name on a telegram.

Post relays the information about the fundraising needs of the Woman's Peace Party and sends charter members leaflets for them to use.

Penfield sends a questionnaire on issues in the upcoming election and the best party to solve them.

Spencer approves of her name being included on a telegram to President Wilson.

Members of the Pre-Primary Committee urge Addams to communicate with her district's candidates.

Johnson sends funds to help the fight against militarism and recommends uniting the peace societies and sending President Wilson support.

Darrow writes to Addams about the defense of Abraham Isaak, Julia Mechanic, and other Chicago anarchists in relation to the assassination of President William McKinley.

Richberg discusses the reasons he declined appointment as Cook County Assistant Attorney.

On behalf of the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Malone invites Addams to serve on the Committee on Organization of the Congress on Social Insurance.

Devine writes Balch to deny the charge against him that he objected to Addams' involvement in politics.

Karsten writes to Patten about Addams's appearance at the House Committee of Military Affairs.

Karsten tells Stokes that she has filled out cards regarding political candidates because Addams cannot do it in time.

Johnson examines the emotional aspects of the presidential election and how politicians use emotion to win votes.

Porter commends Addams' role with the Progressive Party and invites her to speak in California.

Taussig admires the statement which Addams plans to send to the President.

Kellor writes Addams about the defeat of woman suffrage in Ohio, arguing that women should join the Progressive Party .

Upton tells Addams that she opposed the message that NAWSA Executive Committee sent to the government regarding the war.

Gilman's supportive editorial about Theodore Roosevelt and his accomplishments.

Addams argues for woman suffrage, demonstrating the limits of influence that women can have on political affairs without the vote.

Tufts asks Addams to head a child labor committee in order to secure three measures.

Addams and Abbott write Underwood to oppose a Congressional bill to require literacy tests for immigrants.

Addams informs Robins about new plans for a Progressive Party education program.

Addams argues for women's increased participation in politics and defends her decision to back a political party.

Addams has enclosed a response to Amos Pinchot's request to provide words of support for his brother, Gifford Pinchot.

Addams is delighted by Thomas's work with the Emergency Committee and wants her to organize a meeting.

Addams tells Smith about her work in the Congress and involvement with the Hoover team.

Addams explains the potential value of Levinson's skills and notes the role Women's Clubs will play in the peace agenda.

Addams tells Levinson she will be happy to help support Otis Glenn's run for the Senate.

Fox tells Addams about preparedness parades in Los Angeles and questions whether the organizers are profiting by the war.

Lewis criticizes Addams and the Progressive Party for claiming to be the only party supporting women's suffrage, as the Socialist Party has supported the suffrage movement since its founding in 1901.

Addams discusses her impressions of the campaign and election results in a speech to the City Club on November 13; the report of the event was published on November 27. Other speakers at the event were not included.

Robins sends Kellor an report of Chicago lectures for the Progressive Party campaign.

Robins sends Addams a report of the activities of Progressive Party women.

Thomas explains her rationale for behind supporting the amendment that removed voting by delegation at the National American Women Suffrage Association.

Morrisson lays out the Progressive Party's platform and gives a list of suggestions for local Progressive Party groups to implement.

Addams defends her involvement in partisan politics and argues that philanthropy and politics must often be partners in charting a better future for families and for communities. This is the first article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and a woman's roles in affecting change.

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.

Root discusses plans for peace and political education with Addams and thanks her for the Long Road of Woman's Memory.

Hapgood writes Addams about his thoughts on the African-American vote in the upcoming election.

Kellogg asks Zueblin for a statement on the relations of capital to labor.

Addams discusses how philanthropic activities become political activities, citing instances from her own work in Chicago.

Addams discusses elections and the role of partisan politics, arguing that political pragmatism is required for social action.

The League prepares a questionnaire for candidates for the Illinois State legislature in order to develop recommendations.

Lose writes Addams with ideas about how the minimum wage and moral teaching can save women from a life of prostitution.

Addams delivered this commencement address at the University of Chicago on December 20, 1904, the first woman to be a commencement speaker at the college.

A report of the efforts of women across the country to promote the Progressive Party in their communities.

La Follette reports getting Thomas's telegram and is hopeful that Congress may support a Resolution gathering neutral nations for world peace.
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