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TURCK, Solomon
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TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO-New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). MAYOR. Turck held the office of mayor in 1868 and again in 1872 before resigning to accept the presidency of the Laflin-Rand Powder Company. Turck had been associated with the powder company while living in Dubuque. He served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin.