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Subscriptions and pensions spark ministerial scandal in war funds
The extract alleges large subscriptions to a new fund by Brooke Thornton and Mairman, with 200000 each, profits of 10000 for Fox, 7000 to Calcraft, 7200 to Drummond, and sizable sums to Marsb and Lewis Way. It criticizes ministers for diverting 350000 from public funds rather than saving for the nation, accusing patrons of corruption and waste in wartime finances.
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Brooke
Thornton
Mairman
Fox
Jackal
Calcraft
Mr. Fox
Drummond
Munister
Rome
Robert Marsb
Lewis Way
South Sea