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	TURCK, Solomon. (~~St. Louis~~, MO--~~New York~~, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also invested in silver mines in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held title to valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the city paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)		Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/6050752/person/202082614320/facts?_phsrc=cbC303&_phstart=successSource

			TURCK, Solomon. (Kingston, Ulster, NY, 1830--Manhattan, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also invested in silver mines in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held title to valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the city paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)

	Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)		Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)

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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also invested in silver mines in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held title to valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also invested in silver mines in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held title to valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the city paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)

	Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)		Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the president of Laflin and Rand. (5) Prior to the [[CIVIL WAR]], the expansion into the coal fields of the Du Pont family was the first step its near monopoly of powder production in the anthracite region for twenty-five years. The Du Pont family formed an alliance with the country’s number two powder maker, Laflin & Rand, whose president (from 1873), Solomon Turck, was an old friend. He and du Pont divided the anthracite business between them resulting in huge wealth. (6) On the social/business side of his life, Turck was elected on February 12, 1889 in New York the treasurer of the newly organized American Shooting Association. (7)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the president of Laflin and Rand. (5) Prior to the [[CIVIL WAR]], the expansion into the coal fields of the Du Pont family was the first step in its near monopoly of powder production in the anthracite region for twenty-five years. The Du Pont family formed an alliance with the country’s number two powder maker, Laflin & Rand, whose president (from 1873), Solomon Turck, was an old friend. He and du Pont divided the anthracite business between them resulting in huge wealth. (6) On the social/business side of his life, Turck was elected on February 12, 1889 in New York the treasurer of the newly organized American Shooting Association. (7)

	One of the early fire engines in Dubuque was named in his honor. (8)		One of the early fire engines in Dubuque was named in his honor. (8)

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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also ~~involved~~ in silver ~~mining~~ in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also invested in silver mines in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held title to valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)

	Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)		Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)

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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also involved in silver mining in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held valuable gold mines. () Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also involved in silver mining in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held valuable gold mines. (2) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)

	Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)		Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the ~~company's~~ president. (5) Prior to the [[CIVIL WAR]], the expansion into the coal fields of the Du Pont family was the first step its near monopoly of powder production in the anthracite region for twenty-five years. The Du Pont family formed an alliance with the country’s number two powder maker, Laflin & Rand, whose president (from 1873), Solomon Turck, was an old friend. He and du Pont divided the anthracite business between them resulting in huge wealth. (6) On the social/business side of his life, Turck was elected on February 12, 1889 in New York the treasurer of the newly organized American Shooting Association. (7)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the president of Laflin and Rand. (5) Prior to the [[CIVIL WAR]], the expansion into the coal fields of the Du Pont family was the first step its near monopoly of powder production in the anthracite region for twenty-five years. The Du Pont family formed an alliance with the country’s number two powder maker, Laflin & Rand, whose president (from 1873), Solomon Turck, was an old friend. He and du Pont divided the anthracite business between them resulting in huge wealth. (6) On the social/business side of his life, Turck was elected on February 12, 1889 in New York the treasurer of the newly organized American Shooting Association. (7)

	One of the early fire engines in Dubuque was named in his honor. (8)		One of the early fire engines in Dubuque was named in his honor. (8)

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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company ~~while living in Dubuque~~ and ~~served as manager~~ of ~~its~~ manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. He was also involved in silver mining in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held valuable gold mines. (1) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (2)		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company around 1864 when he and his brother, John, took over the management of a manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. Both brothers had worked for Laflin for many years. (1) He was also involved in silver mining in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held valuable gold mines. () Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (3)

	Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (3)		Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (4)

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (4) One of the early fire engines was named in his honor. (5)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (5) Prior to the [[CIVIL WAR]], the expansion into the coal fields of the Du Pont family was the first step its near monopoly of powder production in the anthracite region for twenty-five years. The Du Pont family formed an alliance with the country’s number two powder maker, Laflin & Rand, whose president (from 1873), Solomon Turck, was an old friend. He and du Pont divided the anthracite business between them resulting in huge wealth. (6) On the social/business side of his life, Turck was elected on February 12, 1889 in New York the treasurer of the newly organized American Shooting Association. (7)

			One of the early fire engines in Dubuque was named in his honor. (8)

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	1. "The Silver Mines of Colorado, ''Dubuque Herald'', August 11, 1865, p. 2		1. Sylvester, Nathaniel Bartlett. '''History of Ulster County, New York''', 1880. Online: https://books.google.com/books?id=ruI_AQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA58&lpg=RA1-PA58&dq=SOLOMON+TURCK&source=bl&ots=wL6brqnWB3&sig=uY80A58pVZ0HdQj8YsTb46MRHK0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjMu__CpofTAhXKNSYKHVgaBegQ6AEINzAH#v=onepage&q=SOLOMON%20TURCK&f=false

			2. "The Silver Mines of Colorado, ''Dubuque Herald'', August 11, 1865, p. 2

			3. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en

			4. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

	2. "~~Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning~~," ''~~Telegraph~~ Herald'', ~~March 27~~, ~~1921~~, p. 14. Online: ~~http~~://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~bi5eAAAAIBAJ~~&~~sjid~~=~~SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622~~&dq=~~james+fanning+dubuque~~&hl=en		5. "Special Session of the Council," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 17, 1872, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18720917&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. ~~Oldt~~, ~~Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''~~. http://www.~~ebooksread~~.~~com~~/~~authors-eng~~/~~franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county~~-~~iowa~~-~~being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/~~page~~-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml~~		6. "Explosive Growth," The Gateway to Innovation. Online: http://www.innovationgateway.org/content/explosive-growth-1?page=4

	4. "~~Special Session of the Council~~," ~~''Dubuque Herald''~~, ~~September 17~~, ~~1872, p. 4~~. Online: ~~https~~://~~news~~.~~google~~.com/~~newspapers~~?~~nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18720917&printsec~~=~~frontpage~~&hl=en		7. "A Shooting Association," New York Times, February 13, 1889. Online: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9905E5D6153AE033A25750C1A9649C94689FD7CF&legacy=true

	5. "Salon Turck Dies in New York City," '''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,''' January 30, 1907, p. 12		8. "Salon Turck Dies in New York City," '''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,''' January 30, 1907, p. 12
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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO-New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck ~~married Charlotte Langworthy,~~ the ~~daughter~~ of Dr. ~~Stephen Langworthy~~. Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. ~~The city~~ complained ~~in 1868 because,~~ although it paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (1)		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO--New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck was associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. He was also involved in silver mining in Colorado with his brothers who lived in Central City, Colorado. They also held valuable gold mines. (1) Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. City officials that year complained that although the paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (2)

	~~Under a recent act of the legislature~~ the city ~~voted late in 1868~~ on the question of ~~compounding~~ the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which ~~totalled~~ nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate the debt; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. ~~Judge [[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]] had been~~ sent to ~~Des Moines to secure~~ the ~~passage of~~ the ~~law~~.		Late in 1868 the city was ready to vote on the question of increasing the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totaled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors, a few wanted to repudiate the debt, but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The vote was postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (3)

	The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with its vast debt. The vote was finally postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (2)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He submitted his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (4) One of the early fire engines was named in his honor. (5)

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He ~~had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. He tendered~~ his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (3)

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	1. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en		1. "The Silver Mines of Colorado, ''Dubuque Herald'', August 11, 1865, p. 2

			2. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en

			3. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

	2. ~~Oldt~~, ~~Franklin T.~~ ''~~'History of~~ Dubuque ~~County, Iowa'~~''. ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~ebooksread~~.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		4. "Special Session of the Council," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 17, 1872, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18720917&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "~~Special Session of the Council~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~September 17, 1872~~, p. ~~4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18720917&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		5. "Salon Turck Dies in New York City," '''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,''' January 30, 1907, p. 12
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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO-New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck married Charlotte Langworthy, the daughter of Dr. Stephen Langworthy. Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. The city complained in 1868 because, although it paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (1)		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO-New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck married Charlotte Langworthy, the daughter of Dr. Stephen Langworthy. Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. The city complained in 1868 because, although it paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (1)

	Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totalled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate the debt; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. Judge [[SHIRAS, Oliver P.\|Oliver P. SHIRAS]] had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law.		Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totalled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate the debt; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. Judge [[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]] had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law.

	The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with its vast debt. The vote was finally postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (2)		The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with its vast debt. The vote was finally postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (2)

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	TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO-New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck married Charlotte Langworthy, the daughter of Dr. Stephen Langworthy. Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. The city complained in 1868 because, although it paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city.		TURCK, Solomon. (St. Louis, MO-New York, NY, Jan. 30, 1907). [[MAYOR]]. Turck married Charlotte Langworthy, the daughter of Dr. Stephen Langworthy. Turck held the office of mayor in 1868. The city complained in 1868 because, although it paid over one-half of the bridge tax, it received no benefit. The county replied that the city was benefited by the trade which came over the bridges to the city. (1)

	~~During Turck's term~~ of ~~office:~~		Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which totalled nearly $1,000,000. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate the debt; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. Judge [[SHIRAS, Oliver P.\|Oliver P. SHIRAS]] had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law.

	Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which aggregated nearly $1,000,000. The overwhelming question at this date was the city debt. Mass meetings with all shades of opinion were held. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The city had received the benefits of the money, mostly well spent, and should not now think of repudiation, was the better thought and conclusion. Judge Shiras had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law. The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with a vast debt ~~hanging over it~~. The vote was finally postponed~~. A~~ committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to ~~compromise~~ matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee.		The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with its vast debt. The vote was finally postponed and committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to negotiate matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee. (2)

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. ~~When he left Dubuque~~, he moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (1)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. He tendered his resignation as mayor on September 17, 1872 and moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (3)

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	1. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en		1. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en

	Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		2. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

			3. "Special Session of the Council," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 17, 1872, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18720917&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
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	Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which aggregated nearly $1,000,000. The overwhelming question at this date was the city debt. Mass meetings with all shades of opinion were held. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The city had received the benefits of the money, mostly well spent, and should not now think of repudiation, was the better thought and conclusion. Judge Shiras had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law. The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with a vast debt hanging over it. The vote was finally postponed. A committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to compromise matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee.		Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which aggregated nearly $1,000,000. The overwhelming question at this date was the city debt. Mass meetings with all shades of opinion were held. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The city had received the benefits of the money, mostly well spent, and should not now think of repudiation, was the better thought and conclusion. Judge Shiras had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law. The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with a vast debt hanging over it. The vote was finally postponed. A committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to compromise matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee.

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. When he left Dubuque, he moved to ~~Dubuque~~ to serve as the company's president. (1)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. When he left Dubuque, he moved to New York to serve as the company's president. (1)

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	1. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," Telegraph Herald, March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en		1. "Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en

	Oldt, Franklin T. ''History of Dubuque County''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-18-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

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	Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which aggregated nearly $1,000,000. The overwhelming question at this date was the city debt. Mass meetings with all shades of opinion were held. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The city had received the benefits of the money, mostly well spent, and should not now think of repudiation, was the better thought and conclusion. Judge Shiras had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law. The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with a vast debt hanging over it. The vote was finally postponed. A committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to compromise matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee.		Under a recent act of the legislature the city voted late in 1868 on the question of compounding the city debt; new bonds were to be issued to cover all the old indebtedness, which aggregated nearly $1,000,000. The overwhelming question at this date was the city debt. Mass meetings with all shades of opinion were held. Many thought the city could secure a great reduction from creditors; a few wanted to repudiate; but the great majority were willing to pay their honest obligations. The city had received the benefits of the money, mostly well spent, and should not now think of repudiation, was the better thought and conclusion. Judge Shiras had been sent to Des Moines to secure the passage of the law. The city under the new law could not issue more bonds than the sum of the old debt and interest. If the new bonds were not issued the city could borrow no more because its credit was gone with a vast debt hanging over it. The vote was finally postponed. A committee of the council was sent East early in 1869 to compromise matters with the city creditors. Turck and Thompson, both ex-mayors, were on the committee.

	Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. When he left Dubuque, he moved to Dubuque to serve as the company's ~~presidency~~. (1)		Turck was again elected mayor in 1872. He had been associated with the [[LAFLIN AND RAND POWDER COMPANY]] powder company while living in Dubuque and served as manager of its manufacturing mill at Platteville, Wisconsin. When he left Dubuque, he moved to Dubuque to serve as the company's president. (1)

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