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Many Japanese Interned Here

Article about the arrest and detention of Japanese aliens in Seattle and elsewhere across the nation in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor bombing.

American-born Japanese Loyal, Editor Asserts

Article about James Y. Sakamoto and his statement that Americans of Japanese ancestry are loyal to the U.S. and will help to uncover any potential saboteurs among pro-Japanese members of he community.

Japanese Here Thunderstruck by Air Attack

Article about comments made by William Hosokawa in regard to the Pearl Harbor bombing and the reaction of the Japanese community in Seattle and his opinion on what Japan is planning to do.

Japan Consul Here Not In to Callers

Article about the Japanese consulate in Seattle not answering any callers or visitors in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor bombing

Millikin Urges Tolerance

Article about Seattle Mayor Earl Millikin's appeal to the people of Seattle to be tolerant and understanding of the Japanese in the city and that he felt they were loyal to this country.

Japanese Baptist Home Guarded

Article about the Japanese Baptist Home in Seattle receiving a threatening phone call in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor bombing. Other Japanese businesses were vandalized, while some citizens offered their services, some of them expressing a wish…

Summoned

Photo of a group of men being recalled from leave and boarding a bus after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

U.S. Has 50,853 Alien Japanese

Article disclosing the number of aliens in the United States with 50,853 alien Japanese in the continental U.S. and 40,000 more in Hawaii.

Ironic Drama Marks Gift To Consul's Son

Article about Seattle children trying to visit the Japanese consul's children at the latter's home on Queen Anne Hill, but being rebuffed by the FBI and police, although one child appeared to have gotten through.

War Orders Stop Japanese Travel

Article about restrictions on travel placed on persons of Japanese ancestry in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor bombing.