Walter Wittman Explained

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 and References

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