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... district , resided at St. Paul . Captain MARSHALL . He was division engineer ? Mr. JAMES . Yes ; he had charge of that work . Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Mr. JAMES . On the Mississippi River there . And I have here , which I will leave ...
... district , resided at St. Paul . Captain MARSHALL . He was division engineer ? Mr. JAMES . Yes ; he had charge of that work . Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Mr. JAMES . On the Mississippi River there . And I have here , which I will leave ...
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... District Engineer , United States Engineer Office , 615 Commerce Building , St. Paul , Minn . , or to this office , but attention is invited to the following regulation as to the manner in which such information may be furnished ...
... District Engineer , United States Engineer Office , 615 Commerce Building , St. Paul , Minn . , or to this office , but attention is invited to the following regulation as to the manner in which such information may be furnished ...
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... districts . Atchafalaya dredging will be covered by funds allocated to the second New Orleans district from this item . Senator OVERTON . Dredging to be done in the Atchafalaya ? Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Senator OVERTON . That dredging ...
... districts . Atchafalaya dredging will be covered by funds allocated to the second New Orleans district from this item . Senator OVERTON . Dredging to be done in the Atchafalaya ? Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Senator OVERTON . That dredging ...
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... District of Columbia and elsewhere , purchase of books and periodicals , printing and binding , rent in the District of Columbia , the purchase ( not to exceed $ 75,000 ) of motor - propelled passenger - carrying ve- hicles and ...
... District of Columbia and elsewhere , purchase of books and periodicals , printing and binding , rent in the District of Columbia , the purchase ( not to exceed $ 75,000 ) of motor - propelled passenger - carrying ve- hicles and ...
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... district , Illinois_ Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek levee district , Illinois $ 300,000 650,000 300,000 700,000 216 , 100 500 , 000 200 , 000 2,866 , 100 $ 82 , 350 120,000 450,000 113 , 500 52 , 000 50,000 Swiger , Whitney and Young ...
... district , Illinois_ Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek levee district , Illinois $ 300,000 650,000 300,000 700,000 216 , 100 500 , 000 200 , 000 2,866 , 100 $ 82 , 350 120,000 450,000 113 , 500 52 , 000 50,000 Swiger , Whitney and Young ...
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Page 225 - In short, we are of opinion that, so far as a treaty made by the United States with any foreign nation can become the subject of judicial cognizance in the courts of this country, it is subject to such acts as Congress may pass for its enforcement, modification, or repeal.
Page 5 - For the preservation and maintenance of existing river and harbor works, and for the prosecution of such projects heretofore authorized as may be most desirable in the interests of commerce and navigation...
Page 83 - And they constitute navigable waters of the United States within the meaning of the acts of Congress, in contradistinction from tiic navigable waters of the States, when they form in their ordinary condition by themselves, or by uniting with other waters, a continued highway over which commerce is or may be carried on with other States or foreign countries in the customary modes in which such commerce is conducted by water.
Page 83 - Those rivers must be regarded as public navigable rivers in law which are navigable in fact. And they are navigable in fact when they are used, or are susceptible of being used, in their ordinary condition, as highways for commerce, over which trade and travel are or may be conducted in the customary modes of trade and travel on water.
Page 11 - The United States High Commissioner shall receive the same compensation as is now received by the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, and shall have such staff and assistants as the President may...
Page 194 - ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS. The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors is a permanent body created by the river and harbor act of June 13, 1902. To it are referred for consideration and recommendation all reports upon examinations and surveys provided for by Congress, and all projects or changes in projects for works of river and harbor improvement upon which...
Page 119 - ... under such regulations as may be prescribed by the President of the United States.
Page 7 - Canal from services rendered or materials and supplies furnished to the United States, the Panama Railroad Company, the Canal Zone government, or to their employees, respectively, or to the Panama Government; from hotel and hospital supplies and services; from rentals, wharfage, and like...
Page 196 - Congress that flood control on navigable waters or their tributaries is a proper activity of the Federal Government in cooperation with States, their political subdivisions, and localities thereof...
Page 112 - That in comparing bids and in making awards the board may consider such factors as relative quality and adaptability of supplies or services, the bidder's financial responsibility, skill, experience, record of integrity in dealing, ability to furnish repairs and maintenance services, the time of delivery or performance offered, and whether the bidder has complied with the specifications.