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War Tax Plans and Budget Proposals Stir House Debates
The debate centers on continuing or reforming taxes to fund the war’s end. Proposals include assessed taxes on windows, houses, servants, carriages, horses, and new excises, plus post and newspaper duties. Ministers defend peace establishment costs and sinking fund usage while weighing reductions and renewals.
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London
Bristol
Manchester
America
Shegee
Malta
Cape of Good Hope
Indies
Ireland
Great Britain
NSA
Pitt
Batchelors
Mgr. Whitbread
Inland Revenue
East Indies
East Vedia
Pax
Ee Sethe
Nic
Mr. Burke
Apa
Whitbread
Bary
Wharbresd
Hy. W
Tierney
Ste
Mip
Hagerta
Sim
Mr. Barke