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Starr offers support in the face of press criticisms that Hull-House is too liberal in its support for freedom of thought and speech.

Bliss discusses anarchism and socialism in American politics and reacts to Addams' article on the Averbuch Incident.

The author sympathizes with the McNamara brothers, who bombed the Los Angeles Times building in California in October 1910, because they were insane but criticizes the Chicago newspapers for responding with bigotry against the Irish community.

Addams received a copy of this anonymous letter, offering a scathing impression of Chicago politicians out to get Police Chief John McWeeny and criticizing the Chicago Tribune as corrupt. The writer uses derogatory names, like "Sneaky" and "Sissy," for many of the characters and calls the press the "Scrofulas."

The Mirror publishes Addams' letter of May 4 and criticizes Addams support for censoring motion pictures.

Jesse Ashley's article describing a strike in Massachusetts.

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

Robins tells Addams that Life and Labor decided not to merge with The Survey, as Addams suggested.

Breshkovsky writes to Addams, Kellogg, and Wald about conditions in Russia.

The article discusses Bertrand Russell's ouster from Trinity College at Cambridge because of his defense of a conscientious objector.

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

Addams calls Wilson's attention to a congressional bill on espionage which she believes threatens the freedoms of US citizens.

Balch updates Addams on activities of the Emergency Peace Federation since the declaration of war.

The Woman's Peace Party outlines steps that peace activists can take once war is declared.

Addams testifies in opposition to a proposed bill that would censor anti-war speech before the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary.

Blackwell sends Addams a reply from Catherine Breshkovsky and applauds Addams's recent defense of free speech.

Addams and others ask Wilson to ensure that free speech and democratic values are not lost during the war.

Kellogg asks Addams for advice about the role of The Survey in covering the peace movement.

Kellogg describes the events at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, particularly with regard to peace.

Wood invites a group of well-known liberal Americans to a meeting with the Civil Liberties Bureau to discuss the denial of constitutional rights and other issues occurring in the country.

Wood stresses the importance of defending the publication "The Masses" in the upcoming legal dispute, because it will set the precedent for future cases involving the freedom of the press.

An editorial supports most of Charles Ferguson's takes on radicalism, but does not support his idea that colleges promote radicalism.

Addams defends the Auditorium Theater event after hearing that the government might investigate.

Gage discusses the role of open discussion with reference to the Haymarket uprising.

Addams and Catt opposes the efforts of the government to deport immigrant radicals because of their political beliefs.

Addams accuses the editor of the Chicago Tribune of unfair coverage of her address, and explains her position on political deportations.

Addams accuses Beck (the editor of the Chicago Tribune) of misleading coverage of her address at the Auditorium and demands a correction be published.

Brande supports Addams's speech on the deportation of radical immigrants.

Gorton supports Addams's remarks on the deportation of aliens and woman suffrage.

Also known as Jane Addams to the Editor of the Chicago Tribune, February 23, 1920

Addams accuses the editor of the Chicago Tribune of unfair coverage of her address, and explains her position on political deportations.

Keily tells Addams he is disappointed that her lecture at the University of Toronto has been cancelled.

Addams tells Kellogg that The Survey should be more forceful in its defense of Anita Whitney.

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

Addams discusses the relationship between immigrants and social unrest. This speech was given at the National Conference on Social Work in New Orleans.

American Civil Liberties Union defines its stance on first amendment rights, labor rights, law enforcement, immigration and racial equality.

Kellogg tells Addams about Edward Krehbiel's efforts for Anita Whitney.

Kellogg tells Addams that Christina Krysto will write about Anita Whitney's case.

Addams sends Kellogg an article on free speech and notes the lack of publicity for it in the United States.

Addams presents a list of peace proposals to the Republican Party Convention.

Addams discusses changes in American civil liberties after World War I.

Fairbank regrets that Addams decided not to endorse James Middleton Cox in the governor's race.

The American Civil Liberties Unions seeks funding for an appeal of the Industrial Workers of the World conspiracy case.

De Silver asks American Civil Liberties Union members to allow the use of their names in an advertisement regarding the International Workers of the World free speech case.

Winsor thanks Addams for a peace pin, discusses her recent address and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom invitation letter.

Brite tells Woods of the death of Alice House and the possibility that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom might receive funds from her estate.

Addams tells Baldwin to remove her signature from the protest about political prisoners in Russia if it has not been rewritten.

Addams tells Bailey that she is not inclined to join the American Civil Liberties Unions lawsuit, but that she believes that the Chicago Tribune should be sued.

The Austrian section proposes changes to the of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom's constitution.

Addams sends Rabe information on people who might help with Rosika Schwimmer's case.

Heymann tells Addams her impressions of the Executive Meeting for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

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