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Knox takes issues with Addams's opposition to capital punishment, offering examples of English justice.

Rich disputes Addams's views on capital punishment, claiming that sentimental opposition results in more crime.

The author asks Addams to try to stop Nicholas Viana's execution.

The Tribune praises Governor Lowden's decision to allow Nicholas Viana to be executed and calls Addams's appeal sentimental.

Addams defends her views on capital punishment, replying to a critical editorial.

Addams defends her views against capital punishment for minors.

Addams argues against the death penalty for Nicholas Viana because he is a minor.

Alvee tells Addams that the State Department cannot interview in John Reed's arrest save to assure he has a fair trial.

An article that criticizes the imprisonment of Charlotte Whitney on the grounds of free speech.

Also known as To all who still feel like humans, ca. March 1920

Misaƙ describes political turmoil and oppression against Socialists and Jews in Hungary.

Older asks Addams for a statement protesting Anita Whitney's sentence for the San Francisco Call.

Addams and Breckinridge send Older a telegram defending Anna Whitney.

The Tribune reports on the sentence of social worker Anita Whitney.

Mosher writes Addams to criticize her remarks regarding political deportations.

Addams doubts that a girl held in the disappearance of Jeanne DeKay is the heiress.

Addams tells the press that the woman pretending to be the missing DeKay is an adventuress.

Newspaper story about the latest in the disappearance of Jeanne DeKay contains a short statement about the case by Addams.

Addams protests the execution by hanging in front of 200 prisoners as savage.

Morey writes to Addams to ask her to contact President Wilson about intervening in the detention of Alice Paul and Rose Wilson.

Addams prepared some cases of poverty that she did not use on the Devil Baby at Hull-House article.

Addams catches up with Haldeman-Julius and hopes to have her visit.

Stuart asks Addams for support to defend Bouck White, a cartoonist who has been imprisoned for desecrating the American flag.

Haldeman tells Addams about a forgery case that she has been dealing with.

Haldeman recounts a recent forgery case for Addams.

Hyers denies that Mrs. J. K. Weston was a representative of the Woman's Peace Party.

Selborne discusses the charges of rape made against the German army

Lindsey thanks Addams for her help with the Ludlow Massacre and tells of the threats he as received and his anxiety over rising violence in the United States.

Addams telegrams the president asking him to hear the Ludlow delegation about the violence done to striking workers.

Addams asks MacDougald to organize the women of Atlanta to seek a reprieve for Leo Frank in order to review the evidence.

Addams discusses the juvenile crime rate in Chicago.

Addams discusses unwelcome letters written to her and her efforts to have them stopped.

Addams explains how educational background, economic situations, and family predicaments have an impact on juvenile crime; and she argues for special treatment of the "juvenile adult." This is the tenth article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and a women's roles in affecting change.

Lindsey writes Addams to explain a campaign to discredit his work to regulate crime against women.

Addams explains how educational background, economic situations, and family predicaments have an impact on juvenile crime; and she argues for special treatment of the "juvenile adult." The article was published in October 1913.

Breckinridge suggests some options to Hall, who is searching for a long lost aunt.

Addams described the Progressive Party's support for the dependents of prisoners, by allowing wages they earn in prison to be sent to their families. It also supports calls for social insurance that would protect the poor in case of injury or old age.

An article criticizing Senator Boies Penrose and Theodore Roosevelt as corrupt.

Addams discusses the formation of the Progressive Party and its ideals, starting with children's needs. She notes that the party supports efforts to curb child labor, and to encourage education. This is one of a series of articles she prepared for the Central Press Association as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.

Addams described the Progressive Party's support for the dependents of prisoners, by allowing wages they earn in prison to be sent to their families. It also supports calls for social insurance that would protect the poor in case of injury or old age. This is one of a series of articles prepared for the Central Press Association as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.

The unknown writer criticizes Addams's support of Theodore Roosevelt, partly because Roosevelt, as governor of New York, refused to commute the death sentence of Martha M. Place in 1899.

Laidlaw tells Addams about Rose Livingston's condition after being attacked for her anti-vice work.

Laidlaw demands that Gaynor protect social workers operating in New York City's Chinatown .

A published version of Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was also published in Messages of the Men and Religion Movement.

Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejecting aid to "fallen" women. She calls for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was later published in Messages of the Men and Religion Movement and in Vigilance.

Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was also published in Vigilance.

Addams argues for the right to petition in regard to the Fred Guelzow murder case and the death sentences of the four defendants. She is particularly adamant on behalf of the minor defendant.

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

A narrative describing the social and economic background of four men convicted of murdering Frank Guelzow.

A reprint of Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners.

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