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Walter Wittman

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Walter Wittman (March 8, 1857 – ?) was an American newspaper executive and politician.

Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wittman was the editor of the Manitowoc Post a Gernam language newspaper and later worked for the Manitowoc Daily Herald newspaper. Wittman was also a member of the printers union. In a special February 1918 election, Wittman was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly succeeding Carl Hansen who died in office. Wittman was a Democrat.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Two Socialists Are Elected To The Legislature,' Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, February 15, 1918, pg. 5
  2. ^ 'Four New Faces In Legislature,' Wisconsin State Journal, February 17, 1918, pg. 7