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April 26, 1950
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Washington State Civil Rights Congress praises Spokane jury verdict favoring pianist Hazel Scott, denied restaurant service in Pasco due to race, and calls on officials to proclaim enforcement of 1909 anti-discrimination law.
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Civil Rights Congress Asks for Proclamation
The Washington State Civil Rights Congress this week issued a press statement hailing the Spokane jury decision in favor of Miss Hazel Scott, noted Negro pianist, denied service in a Pasco restaurant, as an important victory for the liberties of the people.
"We believe that this victory for the rights of the Negro people provides a splendid occasion for follow-up action which will bring to an end the insulting and unlawful denial of service to Americans because of their race creed or color.
"We ask that you as chief law enforcement officers of the state, issue proclamations dealing with this matter. We suggest that you call to the attention of all persons living in this state and to all visitors that a 1909 law (Rem. Rev. Stat. 2686) makes it a crime to deny service in a public place to any person because of race, creed or color. It is highly important that this proclamation go to all state, county, and local law enforcement officers, who, in the main, appear not to know of this law.
"Such a proclamation calling for the full application of this law would do much to guarantee to all persons in our state their American rights."
Sincerely,
JOHN DASCHBACH
Director.
The Washington State Civil Rights Congress this week issued a press statement hailing the Spokane jury decision in favor of Miss Hazel Scott, noted Negro pianist, denied service in a Pasco restaurant, as an important victory for the liberties of the people.
"We believe that this victory for the rights of the Negro people provides a splendid occasion for follow-up action which will bring to an end the insulting and unlawful denial of service to Americans because of their race creed or color.
"We ask that you as chief law enforcement officers of the state, issue proclamations dealing with this matter. We suggest that you call to the attention of all persons living in this state and to all visitors that a 1909 law (Rem. Rev. Stat. 2686) makes it a crime to deny service in a public place to any person because of race, creed or color. It is highly important that this proclamation go to all state, county, and local law enforcement officers, who, in the main, appear not to know of this law.
"Such a proclamation calling for the full application of this law would do much to guarantee to all persons in our state their American rights."
Sincerely,
JOHN DASCHBACH
Director.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Civil Rights
Jury Decision
Discrimination
Proclamation
Negro Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Hazel Scott
John Daschbach
Where did it happen?
Washington State, Spokane, Pasco
Story Details
Key Persons
Hazel Scott
John Daschbach
Location
Washington State, Spokane, Pasco
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
The Washington State Civil Rights Congress hails the Spokane jury's decision in favor of Hazel Scott, denied service in a Pasco restaurant due to race, as a victory for liberties. They urge chief law enforcement officers to issue proclamations enforcing the 1909 law against discrimination in public places.