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Addams argues that the proposed apprenticeship system needs to be remodeled before it will be effective.

Addams disputes a claim that a settlement house based on Hull-House was to be established in Paris.

Addams comments how the streets would be safer at night if they were better lit.

Addams argues against Bicknell's claims that one of the top reasons that men desert their wives is due to poor cooking skills.

Addams comments on increasing the scope of the Women's International Labor League. This was taken from a longer news article.

Addams discusses the fear that if the Housemaid's union strikes, men will take their place permanently.

Addams asks the Mayor for permission to see Abraham Isaak and other anarchists arrested in the wake of the McKinley assassination.

Taylor and Addams discuss the arrest of Abraham Isaak.

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

Addams remarks on an altercation between Clement Pfuetzner and socialists meeting at Hull House.

Addams, Thomas, and Gunsaulus decry the proposal of H. H. Powers to exterminate the feeble-minded for the benefit of the strong.

Addams comments on Judge E. F. Dunne's statement that $25 is enough for a young couple to start housekeeping. This was taken from a longer article on the topic.

Addams' gives a brief quote on New Years resolutions.

Addams dismisses comic valentines as coarse at a meeting of the Ravenswood Woman's Club.

Addams responds to judges ordering parents to administer corporal punishment to juvenile delinquents. This was part of a longer new article.

Addams discusses child labor, the topic of an upcoming lecture at the Summer School.

Addams responds to Dr. E. Benjamin Andrews provocative statement that unmarried individuals "have no place in society nor in the scheme of the universe." This is part of a longer article that quotes many people.

Addams attends the Middle States and Mississippi Valley Negro Exposition and comments that in future the work of women will equal that of men.

Addams weighs in on the idea that women who work in household service are more likely to marry more frequently and in better circumstance. This is part of a longer article.

Newspaper account of Addams' statement on raising of women's clubs funds to support child care for widows attending school.

Addams discusses which widows can be granted scholarships for their children.

Addams argues for more high schools with better furnishings.

Addams denies an accusation that Hull-House turned away a woman appealing for help.

Addams opposes citizens carrying concealed weapons.

Addams discusses the procedure for hiring civil servants in the light of Charles B. Ball's appointment of sanitary inspector.

The Chicago Board of Education is hosting an essay writing competition sponsored by Victor F. Lawson of the Chicago Daily News.

Statement on a conference held at Hull-House.

Addams supports the idea of regulating theaters aimed at juvenile audiences, but not banning children from attending.

Addams' recommendation of Raymond Robins.

Newspaper report of a leaflet Addams and others produced in opposition to the enlargement of the U.S. Navy.

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.

Addams praises Alexander McCormick for his experience and service to immigrants and supporting his candidacy for commissioner.

Newspaper report of an Addams' statement about the causes of violent labor actions being antiquated laws.

Addams notes that Peter Bartzen was not among the National Institute of Arts and Letters's forty "immortals."

Wharton Barker's statement on woman suffrage for use by the Progressive Party.

Addams comments on the minimum wage for women while in New York, arguing that women workers in Chicago should earn between $8-10.

American Association for Labor Legislation factsheet on the health hazards of lead poisoning.

Addams explains why she will not join the Emmeline Pankhurst welcome committee.

A news account of Addams' criticism of President Wilson on woman suffrage and affirmation of her membership in the Progressive Party.

Addams notes the role of private detectives in violence during picketing.

Addams responds to suggestions that she run for Mayor of Chicago by indicating that she feels women do not have the experience to serve in political offices.

Addams tells reporters that she is happy that Ellen Starr was acquitted of disorderly conduct.

Addams has chosen Ickes to take her place in a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Progressive Party.

Addams argues that feminism does not turn men into "mollycoddles."

Addams shares a memory of Caroline Severance, who recently passed away.

Addams avows that there is no "blacklist" for speakers at Hull House, denying a rumor that radical thinkers were not welcome.

Addams participates in a political rally for the election of Judge Harry Olson to Mayor of Chicago.

Buckbee drafted a petition for American children to sign in which they vow to avoid war-like games.

Buckabee note that her peace petition could be signed by twenty million American children to call for peace on Memorial Day.

Statement credited to Addams on her sailing for the International Congress of Women. This was published several months later after her return.

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