W. B. Kinne
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William Baker Kinne (March 22, 1874 – October 1, 1929) was a Republican politician from Idaho. He served as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho for eight months in 1929 during the administration of Governor H. C. Baldridge. He was a native of New Brunswick. He was kidnapped in June 1929 along with another occupant, however he managed to escape and inform the public about the incident, creating a manhunt for the suspects involved, who were eventually arrested, tried and imprisoned.[1] Kinne died in office in September 1929 at Orofino, Idaho of peritonitis resulting from appendicitis[2][3] and was succeeded by O. E. Hailey.
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W. B. Kinne | |
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17th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 7, 1929 – September 30, 1929 | |
Governor | H. C. Baldridge |
Preceded by | O. E. Hailey |
Succeeded by | O. E. Hailey |
Personal details | |
Born | William Baker Kinne (1874-03-22)March 22, 1874 Point Wolf, New Brunswick, Canada |
Died | October 1, 1929(1929-10-01) (aged 55) Orofino, Idaho |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Isabelle M. Kinne |
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