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Addams seeks Senator Sutherland's support for the establishment of a Federal Children's Bureau, arguing that it would allow the gathering of information currently not possible.

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Addams congratulates Holt on the passage of the Bennett bill and expresses her wish to see him next time he is in Chicago.

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Seligman sends Wald word about the appointment of a woman to direct the U.S. Children's Bureau.

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An article criticizing Senator Boies Penrose and Theodore Roosevelt as corrupt.

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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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Pinchot asks Addams to support the National Conservation Association's efforts to keep National Forests in the control of the federal government.

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A circular sent to members of the National Council of Women to gather strength against a proposed Militia Pay Bill and increased militarism in the United States.

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Kellogg sends Lewis a report of American Association for Labor Legislation activities.

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Kellogg writes Bowen regarding a number of labor legislation bills.

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A House bill, introduced by Victor Murdock, to create a Commission on Naturalization.

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Kellor sends Addams a plan of organization for the new Federal Department of Labor for comment.

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On behalf of the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Malone invites Addams to serve on the Committee on Organization of the Congress on Social Insurance.

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Testimony of Addams and Anna Shaw before a Congressional Committee on Rules regarding woman's suffrage.

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Woods would like to know Addams' conclusion regarding whether or not to allow children to appear on the theatrical stage.

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Jones proposes a joint resolution (at the request of Herman Rettig) to the 63rd Congress which, if accepted, would result in an amendment to the Constitution allowing representatives to be apportioned to the people on a vocational basis.

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The Commission on Industrial Relations sends Harriman their recommendations for improvements on women in industry to get her feedback.

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Perkins reports the outcomes of local and state elections, but puts a particular emphasis on the outcome of the 7th district of New Jersey.

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Schwimmer tells Addams that she is on a peace mission from Europe with President Wilson and Bryan.

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Addams asks Bryan whether Prof. Masaryk was executed as a result of refusing military service.

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Ford informs Addams that due to her mother's passing she cannot devote herself to the peace movement any longer, and goes on to discuss governmental influences on the movement.

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London informs Addams that his peace resolution is moving through the House of Representatives.

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The French Section of the ICWPP presents terms by which all allied governments can abide in an effort to establish a system for peace.

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Addams explores women's responses to war, looking at its costs in terms of lives and social welfare, and questions of patriotism.

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Members of the Pre-Primary Committee urge Addams to communicate with her district's candidates.

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Wilson informs Addams that Ida M. Tarbell cannot serve on the United States Tariff Commission.