William M. Bunn
William M. Bunn | |
|---|---|
| 10th Governor of Idaho Territory | |
| In office March 26, 1884 – July 9, 1885 | |
| Nominated by | Chester A. Arthur |
| Preceded by | John N. Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Edward A. Stevenson |
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1869–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1842 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 1923 (aged 81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cathanne Myers |
| Profession | Wood carver, Newspaperman |
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William Malcolm Bunn (January 1, 1842 – September 19, 1923) was an American politician and newspaper publisher. He held local political offices in Philadelphia and served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1869 to 1870. He was a member of the Cameron machine. He purchased the Philadelphia Sunday Transcript newspaper and traded positive news coverage for political favors. He was appointed Governor of the Idaho Territory by President Chester A. Arthur as a reward for political support from the Cameron machine and served from 1884 to 1885. As Governor, he was caught between competing factions within his party fighting over polygamy and concerns with the territory's Mormon population.