City Treasurer Boggs
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- Nov 23, 1893The Great Tacoma Water StealCitizens and council members clash over alleged bribery and misappropriation of funds in the city's purchase of a water system.Tacoma, WA
- Jan 2, 1894The Tacoma Taxpayer’s Fight Against ‘Fake’ Legislative WedgesCitizens and labor organizations organize against city officials accused of manipulating tax laws and misusing municipal funds for private gain.Tacoma, WA
- May 23, 1894Tacoma's Anti-Boodler Council Seizes Power, Demands Accounting of City FundsA new coalition of Republicans and Populists takes control of Tacoma's city council, stripping power from the old guard and launching an investigation into the city's $720,000 bank deposit. Mayor Orr's appointments are blocked as the finance committee prepares to audit every bank.Tacoma, WA