Background
Kline, Ardolph L. was born on February 21, 1858 in Sussex Company, New Jersey, United States. Son of Anthony and Margaret (Busby) Kline.
congressman Spanish-American War veteran
Kline, Ardolph L. was born on February 21, 1858 in Sussex Company, New Jersey, United States. Son of Anthony and Margaret (Busby) Kline.
Education public and private schools.
In employ West. C. Peet & Company, New York, 1877-1886. Member Board of Aldermen, 1904-1905, 1906-1907, 1912-1913 (v.chmn. 1912); reëlected 1914-1915, resigned January 5, 1914.
Mayor of New York under charter provision, September 10-December 31, 1913, to fill vacancy caused by death of William J. Gaynor.
Has acted as mayor pro tem. on many occasions. Tax commissioner, January 6, 1914-1918.
Assistant appraiser of merchandise, Portuguese of New York, January 1, 1908-July 1, 1911 (resigned). Member 67th Congress (1921-1923), 5th New York District.
Appointed New York agent of Sea Service Bureau of the United States Shipping Board, May 4, 1923.
Member Board of Aldermen, 1904-1905, 1906-1907, 1912-1913 (v.chmn.
Married Frances A. Phalon, November 25, 1886.