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Wah Mee Massacre described, mentions victims and suspects

Investigation of 13 people shot at Wah Mee in Chinatown/International District.

Investigation of the murders at Wah Mee. Includes a list of 13 people who died and the suspects who were arrested.

Contains info on and a list of honorary degree recipients who were OSU Japanese-American students during World War II

Fifteen more Japanese aliens were arrested by the F.B.I. bringing the total to 151 arrested since the start of the war.

There were approximately 15,000 persons of Japanese descent in Military Area No. 1, and all the counties in this area except two--Island and Wakhiakum--have no Japanese aliens.

Beyond dusty store fronts, grimy sidewalks, and bustling restaurants lies a multitude of unexpected stories of unsung heroes, little-known communities, and unique sub-cultures essential to the fabric of Seattle's Chinatown. "16 Square Blocks" is a…

The number of Japanese aliens arrested as of January 23, 1942 was 160. Those arrested have been held at the Immigration Station in Seattle, and more than 100 have been sent to a detention center in Missoula, Montana.