Correspondence: 1914, June 19 - Oct 31., 1914

The commencement of World War I affected the Association drastically, The IALL congresses were cancelled and funds that had been available to further the work of the AALL were diverted to war relief. But sickness insurance and unemployment were still major issues. Frederick Hoffman, who had been active on the Sickness Insurance Committee of the AALL reported himself upset over the principle of compulsory insurance. Katherine Coman suggested (8/13/14) that the committee stress prevention as well as relief, a change that was soon made. Many requests for help in drafting workmen's compensation laws were received from all over the United States during this period. Andrews was busy on a study of occupational anthrax in the United States. In the fall, a study of the effect of lead poisoning on workers was begun, using the Brooklyn Bridge painters as a test group. Walter Lippmann interviewed Andrews on the unemployment problem in October for a special issue of the New Republic. John R. Commons and Andrews consulted frequently on their book, Principles of Labor Legislation.