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Mr. Stead

Journalist and reformer who collaborated with Addams on civic issues.

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Also known as William T. Stead

First appearance: xiii public activities and investigations

Mr. Stead shows up with force in Some Early Undertakings at Hull House. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in context of early social reform efforts, though not directly in this chapter.
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In Some Early Undertakings at Hull House: Mentioned in context of early social reform efforts, though not directly in this chapter. Later, in A Decade of Economic Discussion: An astute English visitor who commented on…

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  • Diverse reform network
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  • Escalation
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