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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 gives praise for Judge Tuley's efforts to rule fairly and apply laws progressively.

Also known as Address of Miss Jane Addams, January 18, 1906

Addams praises Judge Tuley for his dedication to the law and evenhanded decisions.

Addams discusses the role of juvenile courts in encouraging good behavior among the poor and dependent.

Pond explains his client's, Horace Tenney, position in a legal argument concerning Hull-House.

Lathrop informs Lindsey that she and Addams are excited to hear his suggestions on a matter assumed to be about the Juvenile Court Committee.

Statement on a conference held at Hull-House.

Lindsey informs Addams that she has been appointed to a committee to establish International Juvenile Court Societies.

Addams writes Wald about meeting Oscar Straus and talks about the importance of the Ostrow case.

Addams updates Ely on the efforts to form a Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Osgood writes Addams offering to come to Chicago to help stir up enthusiasm for the local branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Osgood writes Addams about plans for a meeting for the Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Osgood reports to Addams on the progress of meeting plans for the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Someone writing on behalf of Addams informs Osgood that the Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation will meet in November.

Britton offers a detailed description of the work of the Juvenile Protective Agency.

Addams updates Lathrop on her stay in Maine and offers advice on Lathrop's work with the Juvenile Court in Chicago.

Mee offers a lawyer's perspective on Addams' white slavery article in McClure's Magazine and compliments her grasp of the legislation.

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.

Addams writes Persons about the limitations of a new Illinois law to provide aid for poor parents with children.

Richberg discusses the reasons he declined appointment as Cook County Assistant Attorney.

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

George W. Perkins discusses the Woodrow Wilson administation and the government's efforts to break the monopoly of the American Telephone Company.

Addams tells reporters that she is happy that Ellen Starr was acquitted of disorderly conduct.

Wallace provides an overview of his plan for compulsory world peace.

Bill from Cronkrite to Marvin for managing Addams' land issue.

Werkheiser writes a pledge that advocates for the safe use of weapons and peaceful sports.

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

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

Follansbee updates Addams on a lawsuit over a will that includes Hull-House.

Levinson tells Addams about his views on peace and war.

Taylor updates Addams on activities at the Chicago Commons.

Balch thanks Colcord for sending information about the World Court and wishes that they had it sooner to aid their resolution sent to President Harding.

See sends Addams a statement on his opposition to child labor laws.

See argues for the abolition of child labor law and maligns social workers and woman suffrage .

Kelley gives Addams a sense of the publicity campaign to pass the Child Labor amendment.

Gulick discusses Japanese-American foreign relations and how they have been impacted by the Great Kanto Earthquake and the anti-Japanese immigration laws passed in the United States.

McClatchy tells Gulick that the California Joint Immigration Committee will oppose the Wickersham plan to open visas for Japan in 1927.

Addams is among the signers of a petition to pardon Charlotte Anita Whitney.

The Congress supports H.R. 3821 which will put enforcement of prohibition under civil service.

Cramton introduces three statements regarding the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment in a House hearing on H.R. 3821.

Mead tells Addams her views on the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's resolutions and a possible lawsuit against Joseph Cashman.

Bailey tells Addams that the American Civil Liberties Union plans to sue the Chicago Tribune, C. B. Hopkins and the Military Intelligence Association for libel. They want Addams to join the suit.

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.

Bailey tells Addams that the American Civil Liberties Union will sue C. B. Hopkins for libel.

Abbott advises Addams to sue Ferre Watkins and Helen Dawes for libel and slander.

Mead urges Addams to pursue libel charges against her attackers and tells of similar attacks on peace from her lecture experiences.

Detzer tells Addams that she is upset about the attacks on Addams by Ferre Watkins but hopes that a libel case can be brought.

Cutting writes Addams that he cannot take up legal work for her, perhaps related to a slander against Addams, until next week.

Keenan tells Addams about the bequest of Amanda Lauterbach to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

Class asks Addams to confirm some details of staffing for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's office structure.

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