William Karlin | |
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 Karlinc. 1917 | |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 4thNew York district | |
| In office January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Schimmel |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Dickstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1882-03-29)March 29, 1882 |
| Died | December 6, 1944(1944-12-06) (aged 62) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist(before 1936) American Labor(1936–1944) Liberal(after 1944) |
| Other political affiliations | Social Democratic Federation(after 1936) |
| Alma mater | New York University School of Law |
| Occupation | Labor leader, politician |
William Karlin (March 29, 1882 – December 6, 1944) was aJewish-American labor leader and politician fromNew York.
He was born in theRussian Empire, the son of Samuel Karlin and Rose Karlin. The family emigrated to theUnited States, and settled inNew York City. He attended the public schools and was licensed as apharmacist in 1901. He studied law atNew York University School of Law from 1906 to 1908, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in New York City.
Karlin joined theSocialist Party of America in 1912[1] and became a candidate for theNew York State Assembly that same year.[2]
On November 10, 1917, he married Ida Beck (died 1972).
In 1918 Karlin won election to the141st New York State Legislature as a Socialist from the 4th Assembly District, serving a two year term.
In 1920, he appeared as counsel for the five suspended Socialist members of the143rd New York State Legislature during their trial for fitness to take their seats, which ended with their expulsion.
In 1922, Karlin ran for Congress in the20th District, but was defeated by RepublicanFiorello La Guardia.
Karlin ran unsuccessfully on the Socialist ticket forNew York Attorney General at the state elections in1928,1930,1932 and1934.
In 1936, he left the Socialist Party and joined theSocial Democratic Federation. He was later involved with theAmerican Labor Party[3] and theLiberal Party of New York.
He died atBeth David Hospital on December 6, 1944.[4]
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly New York County, 4th District 1918 | Succeeded by |