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Rowe, the secretary for Illinois Governor Richard Yates Jr., writes to acknowledge receiving Addams' letter regarding Florence Kelley, and to arrange a meeting in Springfield.

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Newspaper coverage of Addams' statements involving her interest in the case of anarchist Abraham Isaak.

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Van Dine writes Addams about her experiences with the asylum for feeble-minded children, particularly detailing its political difficulties, and asks for advice about creating a civil service position for the institution.

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Bradley writes Addams, acknowledging receipt of her book, Democracy and Social Ethics, and thanking her for her work.

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Jones writes to Addams about his experience with simple living and his philosophical realizations.

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Addams writes Haldeman about her pleasurable visit with Marcet Haldeman and about her trip to Washington and lunch at the White House.

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Gompers requests and article about child labor for the American Federationist, in order to gain public attention and sympathy.

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Addams wants to reschedule Rice's talks at Hull-House because a Socialist candidate for alderman has opened a headquarters nearby and attendance has been poor.

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Newspaper excerpt of Addams' speech at the Ethical Culture Society, criticizing the buildup of armaments.

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Also known as Address to the Hull-House Woman's Club, September 16, 1903 (excerpt)

Addams suggests sending peacemakers rather than warships to Turkey.

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Also known as Address to the Hull-House Woman's Club, September 16, 1903 (excerpts)

Addams suggests sending peacemakers rather than warships to Turkey.

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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.

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DeForest suggests that if Tammany Hall politicians let Charles Rall go, it would be an opportunity to hire him.

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Shaw writes Addams about the papers to be read at the municipal government conference.

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Also known as Municipal Administration, September 1904

Addams finds the causes for breakdowns in municipal administration in eighteenth century idealism that foundered against nineteenth century increases in population, industry and commerce. This speech was originally given on September 25, 1904 at the International Congress of Arts and Sciences in St. Louis, MO.

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Addams finds the causes for breakdowns in municipal administration in eighteenth century idealism that foundered against nineteenth century increases in population, industry and commerce. The speech was originally given on September 25, 1904 at the International Congress of Arts and Sciences in St. Louis, MO.

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Lindsey tells Addams about efforts to vote him out as judge of the juvenile court.

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At a rally organized by Catherine Breshkovsky to raise support for Russia, Addams speaks about peace and revolution.

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Loebs informs Addams that President Roosevelt was obliged for her letter and plans to put her recommendation in his message.

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Severance writes a letter of introduction for Addams to visit Rep. John A. Tawney in Washington.

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Addams asks Dolliver for an appointment to meet.

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Roosevelt praises Addams' demeanor and wishes her well with her task.

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Addams argues that government services let down the poor and the immigrants. This is a shortened version of the "Problems of Municipal Administration,"

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The text of a bill authorizing the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate and report upon the industrial, social, moral, educational, and physical conditions of women and child workers in the United States.

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Addams offers reasons why Chicago should extend vote to women.

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Addams offers reasons in support of woman suffrage.

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Reynolds asks for help in passing an amendment.

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Addams writes to Lindsey expressing concern at the body of a newspaper clipping.

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Lindsey expresses his relief that none of the false accusations made against him came from his close circle of friends. He also tells Addams that he wants her to be in a "Committee" and that he is sending out letters to prospective members.

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Addams discusses the shift from industrialism to humanism.

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Addams reports that when Lindsey was not nominated for re-election by either party, the women of Denver elected him as an independent.

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A newspaper report of the Chicago City Council hearing about the widening of Halsted Street.

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Addams indicates that she needs copies of Newer Ideals of Peace for distribution to politicians, and thus would like a few sent even if the rest do not come out until January.

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Addams agrees on a January 16 publication date for Newer Ideals of Peace and explains that she hoped to sway opinion on immigration with the book copies.

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Beveridge writes in appreciation of Addams' speech and reports on the progress of the "cause" of ending child labor.

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Addams writes Du Bois to confirm his commitment to deliver a speech at Hull-House on Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

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Roosevelt informs Allison of the passage of a law to investigate and report on the conditions of working women and children in America.

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A newspaper report and excerpts from Addams' February 17 speech at the National Suffrage Convention, after the defeat of municipal suffrage for women in Chicago.

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Hapgood writes Addams, asking her to write an article for Collier's about Chicago politics before the municipal election.

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Fisher sends Addams and other members of the Committee of One Hundred two letters from President Theodore Roosevelt, regarding the creation of a department of health.

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Roosevelt writes Fisher about his opposition to creating a new cabinet position for a department of health, arguing instead for placing it under the guise of an existing cabinet position.

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Roosevelt writes Fisher about progress made for the involvement of the federal government in public health.

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Woman's Journal summary of Addams' Mount Holyoke commencement speech covering women's empowerment, college training and morality. The speech was given on June 19, and published on June 29, 1907.

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Addams discusses women's empowerment, college training and morality to the graduates of Mount Holyoke College.

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Addams notifies Breckinridge about a meeting of the Committee for the Extension of Municipal Suffrage for Chicago Women.

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Addams talks with a Kansas City Star reporter about increased political participation, recreation in cities and her work as garbage collector in Chicago.

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Fisher writes about the upcoming conference of State and Territorial Boards of Public Health to discuss pending Senate and House bills affecting public health.

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

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Lindsey writes Addams about corruption within the political parties in Denver.

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Addams declines to sign a letter McCulloch sent her because it fails to strike the right tone. This letter is likely related to a statement McCulloch released on December 6 about Theodore Roosevelt's support for women's suffrage.

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