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October 14, 1947
The Northwest Times
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
The Lewiston Democrat News pays tribute to Seitaro Akiyama, an Issei railroad worker retiring after 47 years with Great Northern Railroad in Lewiston, Montana, highlighting his dedication and American citizenship earned through service.
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Tribute to Issei
Railroad Worker
LEWISTON, Mont., Oct. 14—A tribute to a Japanese railroad worker was published recently in the Lewiston Democrat News—the city's morning daily.
The editorial paid tribute to one Seitaro Akiyama of this city who was retiring from the Great Northern Railroad Co. after 47 years of service.
Reported the Democratic News:
"Forty-seven years ago a young Japanese came to Montana from Japan...and he lost no time becoming a good American.
"This week, after 47 years with the company, he is retiring and will spend the rest of his days here.
"During Akiyama's 47 years with the Great Northern, he has done much to see that the company's freight and passenger trains move over smooth and safe tracks.
"In fact, for the last 17 years he has served as section foreman for the line, working out of Key City.
"Akiyama—good American—has earned his retirement and has proven his right to citizenship in the United States," concluded the editorial.
The Issei started by working for $1.05 for a 10-hour day—but today gets about ten times that pay per day.
Tribute to Issei
Railroad Worker
LEWISTON, Mont., Oct. 14—A tribute to a Japanese railroad worker was published recently in the Lewiston Democrat News—the city's morning daily.
The editorial paid tribute to one Seitaro Akiyama of this city who was retiring from the Great Northern Railroad Co. after 47 years of service.
Reported the Democratic News:
"Forty-seven years ago a young Japanese came to Montana from Japan...and he lost no time becoming a good American.
"This week, after 47 years with the company, he is retiring and will spend the rest of his days here.
"During Akiyama's 47 years with the Great Northern, he has done much to see that the company's freight and passenger trains move over smooth and safe tracks.
"In fact, for the last 17 years he has served as section foreman for the line, working out of Key City.
"Akiyama—good American—has earned his retirement and has proven his right to citizenship in the United States," concluded the editorial.
The Issei started by working for $1.05 for a 10-hour day—but today gets about ten times that pay per day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Japanese Immigrant
Railroad Worker
Retirement Tribute
Great Northern Railroad
Issei Worker
What entities or persons were involved?
Seitaro Akiyama
Where did it happen?
Lewiston, Mont.
Story Details
Key Persons
Seitaro Akiyama
Location
Lewiston, Mont.
Event Date
Oct. 14
Story Details
Seitaro Akiyama, a Japanese immigrant, retires after 47 years with the Great Northern Railroad, having started at $1.05 for a 10-hour day and now earning ten times that, serving as section foreman for 17 years and earning tribute as a good American citizen.