Career
In his young years, Kowoll had several jobs. As stenographer, office assistant, journalist, cottage worker and machine operator. In 1906 he joined the Free Trade Unions.
He was also the District Secretary of the Free Trade Unions in Upper Silesia.
In 1919 Kowoll became the editor of Kattowitzer Volkswille. In 1922 he was elected to the Silesian Sejm.
