Harris Weinstock

Harris Weinstock was born to a Jewish family on September 18, 1854, in London, England. He emigrated to the United States at the age of one, settling in New York City, where his father was a businessman. He was educated in New York, and he moved to California in 1869. ==Career==

With his half-brother David Lubin, He was also an investor in the Weinstock, Lubin Real Estate Company; the Weinstock, Nichols Company; and the National Bank of D. O. Mills. He also served on the executive committee of the National Civic Federation, which attempted to alleviate conflict between employers and labor unions. Weinstock drafted the Weinstock Arbitration Bill of 1911, which prohibited strikes and lockouts during the arbitration process. In 1912, Weinstock was appointed by Governor Hiram Johnson to investigate the San diego free speech fight. By 1915, Weinstock was appointed as first director of the State Market Commission of California. As Commissioner, Weinstock imposed regulations on the citrus and poultry industries, ensuring that farmers were paid their fair share and helping the industries with marketing. He also established the State Fish Exchange. He resigned in January 1920. Weinstock served as the vice president of the Jewish Publication Society. He was also a member of the Jewish Historical Society. ==Personal life and death==

Weinstock married Barbara Felsenthal. His wife inherited his estate. ==Works==