Debt Trebled Taxes Doubled By Great Britain
London September 21 The greatest war budget in history was introduced in the house of commons by Reginald McKenna chancellor of the exchequer to fund the war costing Britain about 25 million daily New taxes hit incomes and luxury imports to curb spending while boosting revenue A 40 percent rise in income tax plus a new 50 percent war profits tax and higher duties on tea tobacco sugar motor cars and other items are outlined with details on anticipated annual yields and the need to borrow more if the war continues.
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German Cordon Closes as Russians Face Fresh Pushes
In a war roundup from the Western and Eastern theaters, German forces claim advances near Neuville Sapignens and Hartmans Wellerkopf while evacuating ruins along the Aisne Marne canal. Eastern theater reports from Hindenburg’s groups describe progressing attacks east of Lida and south of the Molozad/Nowajamy Ostrow line, with a notable cavalry coup cited by The Times amid Vilna operations.
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Argonne
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Violent Artillery Actions Across European Fronts
Paris reports a series of intense artillery actions across Artois Champagne Argonne Woevre Lorraine and the Saxon frontlines. German blockhouses were destroyed near Apremont and a train damaged at Thiaucourt as both sides exchange heavy bombardments and counter attacks amid disrupted supply lines and ongoing trench warfare.
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Judge W. T. Newman Observes 50 Years in Atlanta
Judge W. T. Newman, northern Georgia federal district judge, marks 50 years in Atlanta since arriving from Tennessee on September 2 1865. He also notes the 44th wedding anniversary with Fannie Alexander of Knoxville. Since 1871 he has held public office and now sits on the bench, earning widespread respect as a steadfast citizen.
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Hotel Men Annual Outing at Barnesia
Members of the Atlanta Hotel Men's association enjoyed their annual outing yesterday at Barnesia, home of J. Lee Barnes, Majestic hotel manager. The event featured wrestling, ball games, and other sports, with a guest who claimed a personal fried chicken feast, while Barnes, Bruno Bukoizer, and Farmer Bil Zimmer withheld the winning side.
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Runners Bared in Court Run by Atlanta Lawyers
In Recorder Johnson's court two men Aaron Ganit and Howard Ector confessed they acted as runners or professional bondsmen for a lawyer in Atlanta courts. Witnesses described a system where black and white runners broker clients for fees, fueling a cycle that ruins promising young lawyers and damages courtroom integrity. Police and lawyers testified that prohibition amplified the practice, with runners linking prisoners to attorneys and siphoning funds, often in the defendant’s home before case calls.
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