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McCormick writes Addams about a chapter of her book, Democracy and Social Eithics, and detailing how he plans to use the concept on his ranch.

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Addams's second of two lectures on the topic of "Newer Ideals of Peace," this one about the impact of labor and trade on international relations.

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

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

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Addams comments about child labor, pointing out the difference between the educational opportunities child workers had a generation ago versus those working in factories in 1903.

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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.

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

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Addams discusses public reaction against trade-unions, strikes, and their activities.

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Short quote from Addams' speech in Milwaukee on child labor argues that industry wears out children in a heartless way.

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The "West Chicago Landowners' Protective Association" warns those on Halsted Street of the proposed street widening.

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The West Chicago Landowners' Protective Association wishes Addams to sign a petition against the widening of Halsted Street.

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

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Adler & Lederer Law Offices asks Addams to sign a petition against the widening of Halsted Street.

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Addams testifies before the Board of Local Improvements in opposition to the widening of Halsted Street because of its potential impact upon Hull-House.

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Addams' speech to the first National Arbitration and Peace Congress of America, given in New York at an evening session at Carnegie Hall. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only means to display patriotism, suggesting instead that people look for examples in industrial progress. The speech was published in the Congress Proceedings, and later edited by hand.

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Addams gave this speech at the first meeting of the Playground Association of America, held in Chicago, June 20, 1907. She spoke on the importance of play in the life of industrial and urban societies. The speech was published in August in Charities and the Commons.

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Addams highlighting the lack of attention most pay to the industrial labor done to produce everyday goods.

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Addams confirms her plans to attend a meeting of the Board Managers of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education.

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Addams expands on the cultural values taught in industrial education and training.

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Gompers thanks Addams for sending him a copy of her address at a meeting of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education in Chicago.

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In this address, delivered for the Merrick Lectures, Addams speaks about the difficulty of assimilation into American life for immigrant women.

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In this address, delivered for the Merrick Lectures, 1907-8, Addams describes the difficulty immigrant women face as they try to assimilate into American life.

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At the Sixth International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington, D.C., Addams and Hamilton discuss "Economic Aspects of Tuberculosis" and why people living in poverty are more susceptible to the disease.

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Speranza thanks Addams for her letter and praises her work, inviting her to come see what he is working on in New York.

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Letter welcoming people to join the American Association for Labor Legislation for a small fee.

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Salisbury praises Addams' new book and shares some of her own experiences working in a candy factory.

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Addams and a number of other leaders petition President Taft to open a commision to study the conditions of labor, its relation to the government, the cost of strikes, and trade unions.

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Prosser asks Addams for advice in selecting a woman to work for the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education.

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Addams discusses the labor situation in Chicago and argues that the Progressive Party will support the work of trade unions. This is one of a series of articles she prepared for the Central Press Association as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.

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Lindsay writes to the members of the Committee on Industrial Relations with news about a delegation to meet with President Taft.

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Taylor informs Addams of action being taken to protest against a candidate running for office on the Industrial Relations Commission.

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Devine tells Addams that he revised an editorial and that Taft wanted to appoint her as a member of the Industrial Commission.

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Lindsay provides names of potential members to work on a Federal Commission on Industrial Relations.

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Addams argues for the implementation of a minimum wage for female workers.

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Addams describes the Progressive Party's pledge to support new immigrants by creating protection for industrial laborers.

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Kellogg sends Addams materials regarding Progressive Party politics.

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Kellogg reports on Louis Brandeis's attacks on the Progressive Party.

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Addams discusses working conditions for women and advocates for a minimum wage for female workers.

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Addams discusses the labor situation in Chicago and argues that the Progressive Party will support the work of trade unions.

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Addams et al. ask Washington to join the American Association for Labor Legislation campaign.

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Davies explains his attitudes about child labor and the misunderstandings about them.

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

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Addams asks Blaine to support Edith Wyatt's efforts to appoint a better stockyard inspector.

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Pinchot clarifies his ideas about the Progressive Party's agenda going forward.

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Addams argues for a minimum wage for female workers. This is the third article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and women's role in affecting change.

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Lovejoy asks Addams for news about the Illinois Governor's decision regarding an appropriation for the Department of Factory Inspection.

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Kellor sends Kellogg the names of members of President Woodrow Wilson's Industrial Commission and seeks ideas for topics for investigation.

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Lindsay sends Kellogg a plan for the Progressive Party's Department of Social and Industrial Justice.

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A report of the work of the Department of Social and Industrial Justice, regarding legislative efforts concerning industrial accident insurance.

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The Commission identifies problems regarding the labor of women and children and recommends solutions.

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