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Statement on Theater Censorship, May 2, 1907 (excerpt)

Addams supports the idea of regulating theaters aimed at juvenile audiences, but not banning children from attending.

Addams discusses the juvenile crime rate in Chicago.

Addams notes the role of private detectives in violence during picketing.

Hillman thanks Addams for her support of the clothing workers of Chicago, and goes on to detail their struggle.

Hamlin reports on a miner's strike near Saint Paul, describing police brutality against the miners.

An anecdote credited to Addams about women drivers.

A report of the Pax Special's activities in Cincinnati tells of speakers, receptions, and police detectives.

Newspaper story of a young girl being brutally attacked by two men she was with. Relates to the rise in crime in America during the Prohibition Era.

Newspaper describes the death of victim of a police shooting.

News report of a police shooting during a car theft that killed the accused.

Addams describes the positive impact of Prohibition and argues for better enforcement and disarmament in order to improve things.

Addams discusses crime, juvenile delinquency and efforts to humanize justice.