The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25

admitted. In my opinion it would be
advisable for every member of the
Association to write letters of protest
to the American Red Cross about this
matter, and l have no doubt but that
this policy will be changed and that
colored girls as well as girls of any
other race, will have the benefit of all
the facilities and opportunities afford
ed by that institution.
Y.M.C.A. Cases
We have received several complaints
from persons who have tried to secure
accommodations at the Y.M.C.A. and
were refused on the grounds of color.
These matters are still in action.
Congo Club Case
There were two colored couples who
visited the Congo Club here in Boston.
and were refused service. That mat
ter is in action now, and a report will
be made on the outcome at a later
date.
W.P.A. Cases
On several occasions we were COM
PEELED to communicate with W.P.A.
officials with reference to discharges
that we thought were out of proper
ton to the number that we have on
the various projects, and in some cases
where race prejudice and personal dis
like were apparent. We were success
full in these matters to the extent Of
having persons reinstated, or a better
understanding affected between the
official and the employee.
Fred Lindsey Case
We handled the case of one Fred
Lindsey, a fugitive from the State of
Virginia, fighting extradition in his
behalf until we became convinced that
owing to his previous records, he was
not entitled to any further considera-
ton from the Association, and should
return to the State of Virginia to serve
his time.
Public Utilities
We have again introduced the Pub
lie Utilities Bill to prevent discrimina-
ton by Public Utilities Corporations
in the employment policy on grounds
of race, creed, or color. The Bill is
numbered 638, and has been heard
before the Labor and Industrial Com
mittee at the State House. We have
the support of a number of Jewish and
Colored Organizations as well as
Labor Unions; it will also be of great
help if every member of this Associa-
ton will write to our Representatives
and Senators urging the passage of
this Bill.
Henry Cooper Case
In July, 1898, young colored lad
by the name of Donald Newton, was
drowned at Hucks Beach, that portion
which is under the jurisdiction of the
Brighton District Court. A Young
white man by the name of Henry
Cooper made several daring attempts
to rescue the Newton boy before the
officers arrived. Upon their arrival.
Cooper offered his services as an ex.
pert diver, but was refused and showed
aside. Cooper was of the opinion that
the officers were not doing all that
could be done to revive the victim, and
requested the officers to use a different
method of resuscitation. An argument
ensued, and Cooper was struck in the
race, and q warrant was taken out
against him for assaulting a police
officer. Consequently the President of
this Branch defended Cooper in the
name of the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
because l believed he was entitled to
every consideration that we could
extend. The case concluded in a YER
dict OF not guilty for Cooper, and he
has expressed his appreciation in
writing. "
Governors Council
We had an occasion to inform GER
tain members of the Governors Conn
ell, that uncomplimentary nick-names:
with reference to colored people, or the
resignation of certain positions would
not be tolerated.
Birth of Nation
This organization together with
other organizations registered n com
plant with the Mayor of the City Of