William T. Haines

William Thomas Haines ( born August 7, 1854 in Levant, Penobscot County, Maine, † June 4, 1919 in Augusta, Maine ) was an American politician ( Republican) and 1913-1915 Governor of the U.S. state of Maine.

Early years

Haines attended until 1876, the University of Maine. He then studied at the Albany Law School in New York law. He then began a legal career, in addition to which he also still operating other businesses. So he worked example in the wood and in the real estate business. Between 1882 and 1887 Haines was district attorney in Kennebec County. From 1888 to 1892 he sat in the Senate of Maine; In 1895 he was a deputy in the State Parliament. Between 1896 and 1901 he was Minister of Justice ( Attorney General ) of Maine, 1901-1905, he was part of the senior staff of the Governor. In 1912 he was elected governor of Maine.

Governor of Maine

Haines took office on 1 January 1913. In the two years of his term government bonds were issued to fund the road improvements. This happened against the backdrop of the increasing automobile traffic, which at that time was already emerging. In addition, a law against monopolies was adopted ( Antitrust Act ). After an attempt at re-election in 1914 had failed, Haines had to give up his post on January 6, 1915. After the end of his tenure, Haines withdrew from politics. He died on June 4, 1919 in Augusta. William Haines was married to Edith S. Hemenway, with whom he had three children.