Relief Of Contractors For Work On The Ohio River

This document comprises the hearing before the United States Congress Senate Committee on Commerce regarding H.R. 10069, a bill making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of public works on rivers and harbors. The hearing, held on Saturday, April 20, 1918, specifically addresses the 'Relief Of Contractors For Work On The Ohio River.' The proceedings detail discussions and testimonies related to the financial relief sought by contractors involved in these public works projects. The bill aimed to address the appropriations necessary for the continued construction, repair, and preservation efforts along the Ohio River, a vital waterway for commerce and transportation. This historical record provides valuable insight into the legislative processes, economic considerations, and infrastructural developments of the early 20th century in the United States. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and solutions surrounding government contracts and public works during a pivotal period in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.