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Taylor and Addams discuss the arrest of Abraham Isaak.

Boring writes to Addams regarding anarchists, including Abraham Isaak, and the support Addams gave to them.

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.

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

Bradley writes Addams, acknowledging receipt of her book, Democracy and Social Ethics, and thanking her for her work.

Addams discusses the life of Leo Tolstoy and the conditions he faced in Russia.

Addams discussed the ills of child labor at a meeting of interested people in Chicago.

Addams holds that charitable work enables a better understanding of the poor, at a meeting of the Illinois Board of Charities and the Men's Club of the Fourth Presbyterian Church.

A 28-page illustrated pamphlet outlining the work and social conditions of newsboys and newsgirls, based on a two-day intensive investigation. In it the Committee proposes revisions in child labor laws to curb the worst excesses.

Information about the work of the Chicago Boys' Club, including board of directors names.

Publication agreement outlining the financial and publishing details for Addams' The Newer Ideals of Peace.

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

Carman encloses a report (not attached) of an inspection of Hull-House's operations looking for ways to run it more economically.

Addams notes that immigrant families are used to having children work but do not see the difference between farm and factory work.

Newspaper summary of Addams' comments about the need to increase the work of settlements to meet need.

Addams describes the plight of child labor and education in Chicago, especially in the case of immigrants.

Addams' draft speech, on child labor and education, given at the National Conference of Charities and Correction, in Atlanta.

Also known as Child Labor and Pauperism, May 9, 1903 (excerpt)

An excerpt of the talk given by Addams at the National Conference of Charities and Correction of 1903 on the effects of child labor.

Addams describes child labor and education in Chicago, especially among immigrants. This is a slightly modified version of "Child Labor and Pauperism," which had earlier appeared in the proceedings of the National Conference of Charities and Correction. It is also the full version of the "Child and Pauperism" fragment.

Addams describes the situation of child labor and education in Chicago, especially in the case of immigrants.

Addams recounts some of the ways child labor has ruined the future of those children exposed to it.

Addams calls for more high schools to make it easier for children to continue their education.

Masaryk writes enthusiastically about Democracy and Social Ethics, and asks Addams to assist her "Slavic girl" Alice who is in Chicago with Miss McDowell.

Alice and Sarah C, Robson agree to lend $2,500 to the Hull-House Association, which will be paid back at $100 per year unless both die before it is repaid.

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

Addams gave this speech at a meeting of the National Child Labor Committee, held in New York City. In it she discussed the child labor reform work done in Chicago.

Addams made remarks during a visit to a Des Moines settlement about the role that women's clubs play in social work.

Addams discusses the damage that child labor causes children, physically and mentally, and calls for it to be halted.

At the Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, Addams argues against child labor.

Also known as The Yellow Kid, 1905

Addams relates a story about peasants in Russia who believe that all Americans are black. It was published in several newspapers on April 16, 1905, and then also under the title of "The Yellow Kid" in an anthology of quotes from famous people.

Addams discusses the evil effects of child labor on labor practices and education.

Newspaper account of Addams's comments after all-night efforts to settle a teamsters' strike ended in failure. These quotes are part of a larger news article on the negotiations.

Addams discusses the plight of child labor and immigration in a speech to the Chautauqua.

Ball enclosed the minutes of the City Homes Association's recent meeting.

Addams invited Blaine to "The Trolls Holiday" a performance at Hull-House.

Severance writes a letter of introduction for Addams to visit Rep. John A. Tawney in Washington.

Neill offers Addams advice and assistance in securing an investigation of the condition of women workers.

Neill updates Breckinridge about the status of getting funding for the women's labor study, suggesting that Addams should testify before the Congressional Committee.

Neill telegrams Breckinridge that he thinks it best to secure an appropriation for a study on women workers before created a detailed plan.

Weller invites Addams to speak in Washington whenever she would like, but is disappointed that she will not attend an event she was invited to.

Addams discusses her impressions of the theater and its influence on the public at a symposium sponsored by the Chicago Woman's Club.

Thompson donates to Hull-House for whichever department Addams sees fit to use it.

Addams and Edward Dunne speak on Chicago's capacity to fund recreation and park spaces.

The Chicago Board of Education writes Addams on the status of a contract for kindergarten school supplies.

At the inaugural meeting of the National Juvenile Protection Association held at Hull-House, Addams argues that the police should become educated about the needs of children.

Alice and Sarah C, Robson agree to lend $5,000 to the Hull-House Association, which will be paid back at $200 per year unless both die before it is repaid.

On behalf of his association, Gary writes to Addams about the pros of the widening of Halsted Street.

Addams' argues that child labor is the greatest social ill in remarks at the American Humane Association Convention on November 14, 1906. This version was published in December.
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