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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
4
The notice lists general publication details for Cheverald printed on Fridays by T. J. O Keefe. It notes mailing through the mails, second class matter, and a subscription price of $1.50 per year in advance.
The author reflects on Taft's remarks about Filipino truthfulness, Aguinaldo's mood over a potential presidency and a banking project, and education progress in Manila with American teachers and Tagalog translators. He recalls reviews by governors, the bone-yard, harbor improvements, and cross-cultural notes before detailing a Hong Kong stop after a rough voyage. A publicized diamond in the British Asiatic squadron story recounts the Kentucky defeating Glory’s crew in a dramatic four-mile race, with American pride dominating Hong Kong press and gambling taboos noted.
The observer describes man killing devices and long range artillery on a British battleship. He notes thirty four foot guns, loading mechanisms, armor, and search lights. He claims the ship is top in marksmanship, having struck nineteen hits in twenty five shots, warning of potential future clashes at sea.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on women and girls from Kashmir being sold into Punjab for profit. Men earn about five cents a day while women earn about eight cents, with many subjected to harsh labor and coarse clothing. The article notes laws once barred removal of women but abuses persist.
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