Wanhsien
Britishnoun
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Accounting Pan American Airways' auditing department received a bill from the constabulary of Wanhsien, China, which, translated, read: "Board bill for one rescued soul, $3.18, Mexican."
From Time Magazine Archive
The city of Wanhsien, some 1,200 miles up the Yangtze river from Shanghai, became suddenly last week of world importance as Chinese mercenaries battled there with two tiny British river warships.
From Time Magazine Archive
Controlling himself, Viscount Cecil rapped out that from what he knew of the incident at Wanhsien it was "not at all as described by Mr. Chu."
From Time Magazine Archive
At daylight, on March 1st, we were abreast of the many storied pagoda, whose lofty position, commanding the approach to the city, brings good fortune to the city of Wanhsien.
From An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma by Morrison, George Ernest
Wanhsien is a very rich city, with wealthy merchants and great salt hongs.
From An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma by Morrison, George Ernest
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