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The Guthrie Daily Leader
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
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In Shawnee, Oklahoma, postmaster George G. Boggs was indicted and arrested on April 9 for allegedly stealing registered letters, posting $5,000 bond amid public sensation.
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Charges of Stealing Registered Letters Made Against G. G. Boggs.
Shawnee, Ok., April 9—George G. Boggs, postmaster at Shawnee, was indicted by the United States grand jury today on seven counts on the charge of rifling the United States mails of registered letters. He was arrested at once and gave bond in the sum of $5,000. This arrest created a great sensation, owing to Mr. Boggs' social and business standing. He was appointed postmaster last summer by Governor Barnes after a spirited contest. Mr. Boggs has a wife and one child. He came to Oklahoma from Blair, Neb.
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Shawnee, Ok.
Event Date
April 9
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indicted on seven counts of rifling registered letters; arrested and gave bond of $5,000.
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George G. Boggs, postmaster at Shawnee, was indicted by the United States grand jury on charges of stealing registered letters from the mails. He was arrested immediately and released on bond. The arrest caused a sensation due to his standing. He was appointed postmaster last summer by Governor Barnes after a contest and has a wife and one child, originally from Blair, Neb.