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Kotty tells Addams that reformers are the cause of moral laxity and that bringing back saloons and red light districts will improve morality.

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Gilman asks Addams to intervene to prevent the execution of Nicolo Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.

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Addams asks Fuller to set aside the death penalty for Sacco and Vanzetti because the trial was unfair.

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A flyer advertises a public event to promote efforts to end the death penalty in New York. This was held on January 31, 1927.

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Lawes asks Addams to donate funds to help abolish the death penalty in New York.

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Armes describes Russian refugee Jan Pouren's efforts to enter and remain in the United States.

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Addams asks Borah to intercede to prevent the executions of Sacco and Vanzetti.

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Addams argues that woman suffrage might impact the plight of fallen women who are preyed upon by men.

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Addams tells Pinchot that she will send his letter to the American Civil Liberties Union to answer his questions about clemency.

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Stahl criticizes Addams for her opposititon to capital punishment.

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

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

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

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Collins informs Addams of efforts in Colorado to lobby for a commutation of Nicholas Viana's death sentence.