Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army, Part 3U.S. Government Printing Office, 1907 Includes the Report of the Mississippi River Commission, 1881-19 . |
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... April .. May . June July . August . September October November December .. Total .. January . February March April .. May . June July . August . September October . November December .. Total .. Month . Number . Net tons . Vessels ...
... April .. May . June July . August . September October November December .. Total .. January . February March April .. May . June July . August . September October . November December .. Total .. Month . Number . Net tons . Vessels ...
Page 1880
... April 10 , 1906 , was closed on account of ice formation January 11 , 1907 , and was resumed April 1 , 1907. There is a depth of 21 feet below datum in the canal and in the greater part of the channel between the canal and the city of ...
... April 10 , 1906 , was closed on account of ice formation January 11 , 1907 , and was resumed April 1 , 1907. There is a depth of 21 feet below datum in the canal and in the greater part of the channel between the canal and the city of ...
Page 1882
... April 3 and completed April 24 , 1907. The work was done by hire of labor and use of U. S. dredge No. 1 , and 11,704 cubic yards was removed at a cost of 15.4 cents per cubic yard . Condition of the improvement . The channel has the ...
... April 3 and completed April 24 , 1907. The work was done by hire of labor and use of U. S. dredge No. 1 , and 11,704 cubic yards was removed at a cost of 15.4 cents per cubic yard . Condition of the improvement . The channel has the ...
Page 1890
... April 10 , 1869 ( allotted ) . July 11 , 1870_ . March 3 , 1871 . June 10 , 1872 . March 3 , 1873 . June 23 , 1874- APPROPRIATIONS . $ 10,000.00 10 , 000 , 00 47,598.91 July 5 , 1884-- August 5 , 1886 . August 11 , 1888 . $ 28,000 . 00 ...
... April 10 , 1869 ( allotted ) . July 11 , 1870_ . March 3 , 1871 . June 10 , 1872 . March 3 , 1873 . June 23 , 1874- APPROPRIATIONS . $ 10,000.00 10 , 000 , 00 47,598.91 July 5 , 1884-- August 5 , 1886 . August 11 , 1888 . $ 28,000 . 00 ...
Page 1898
... April 12 , 1907 , showed that a bar with only about 17 feet of water over it had formed across the entrance to the harbor . As the small dipper dredge , owned by the Government , was not available , being engaged on other work ...
... April 12 , 1907 , showed that a bar with only about 17 feet of water over it had formed across the entrance to the harbor . As the small dipper dredge , owned by the Government , was not available , being engaged on other work ...
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act approved March act of June allotted Amount appropriated amount expended appropriated by river April August 18 balance unexpended July balance unexpended__ bank barges Bend breakwater bridge Cairo canal channel Chief of Engineers COMMERCIAL STATISTICS Company completed construction cost cubic yards Date of contract December 31 depth Detroit River dredging ending June 30 Executive Mansion expended during fiscal expended in fiscal fiscal year ending freight gauge harbor act approved hereby Improving harbor July 13 June 13 June 30 Lake levee district linear feet lock maintenance of improvement mattress Michigan miles Mississippi River Commission Money statement Name of contractor navigation nineteen hundred operations Park pier plant profitably expended removed repairs requirements of sundry revetment riprap river and harbor rock season Secretary Secretary of War September 19 shoals steamer stone Submitted in compliance sundry civil act survey thousand dollars tion tonnage tons Total United vessels
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Page 2672 - That the following sums of money be, and are hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available, and to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, for the construction, completion, repair, and preservation of the public works hereinafter named : Improving Harbor at Belfast, Me.
Page 2518 - That a contract or contracts may be entered into by the Secretary of War for such materials and work as may be necessary to complete the said lock and dam, to be paid for as appropriations may from time to time be made by law, not to exceed in the aggregate nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars, exclusive of the amount herein appropriated.
Page 2537 - That the Secretary of War may enter into a contract or contracts for such materials and work as may be necessary to complete the said project, to be paid for as appropriations may from time to time be made by law...
Page 2522 - Provided, That the .Secretary of War may enter into a contract or contracts for such materials and work as may be necessary to...
Page 2547 - Continuing improvement, two million dollars, which sum shall be expended, under the direction of the Secretary of War, in accordance with the plans, specifications, and recommendations of the Mississippi River Commission, as approved by the Chief of Engineers...
Page 2603 - It shall be the duty of said commission to take into consideration and mature such plan or plans and estimates as will correct, permanently locate, and deepen the channel and protect the banks of the Mississippi River; improve and give safety and ease to the navigation thereof ; prevent destructive floods ; promote and facilitate commerce, trade, and the postal service...
Page 2591 - City at a higher price than one dollar and eighty-five cents per square yard for a quality equal to the best laid in the District of Columbia prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and with a base of not less than six inches in thickness.
Page 2478 - Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters," approved March twenty-third, nineteen hundred and six.
Page 2557 - Provided, That no preliminary examination, survey, project, or estimate for new works other than those designated in this or some prior act or joint resolution shall be made: Provided further, That after the regular or formal reports made as required by law on any examination, survey, project, or work under way or proposed are submitted...
Page 2491 - An act extending the homestead laws and providing for right of way for railroads in the District of Alaska, and for other purposes.