Background
Holtzman, John W. was born on April 23, 1858 in Cross Kill Mills, Berkshire Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jonathan and Katharine (Moyer) Holtzman.
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John W. Holtzman
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Educated Brookston (Indiana) Academy.
Career
Holtzman first came to Indianapolis in 1883 to read law. He was admitted to the bar in 1885. Holtzman, a Democrat, first ran for mayor in 1903 when he defeated Republican incumbent Charles A. Bookwalter.
During the 1905 campaign, the two political rivals met again but Bookwalter prevailed and obtained a second term.
Achievements
Membership
Mason (Shriner).
Connections
Married Viola West, of Reading, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1895 (died December 8, 1926).
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Nationality
United States -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Democratic party