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Dam and river works loom over town as crews labor
An extended report details dam construction on the river and a cut across the harbor, with pump boats driven on piles, barges moved, and government checks issued to workers. It notes wages for labor and mechanics, subsistence, night shifts, alcohol concerns, and a plan to employ 12 to 15 men after completion, plus a photographer’s cuts of New Boston and dam life.
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Cornee
Thei
Cartains
Pettis
United States
Charee
Camden P. Portney
Ciowtiare Granuates
Pardue University
Dai Libruette Findiana
Auer
I. Pon
Flurte Ae Omimber
Daiven
West Point
Kentucky
New Boston
Celles
Bette
Die Clare
Ietel
Delley
Jarier
Fagim
Wentucky
Fies
Teair Erandhasher
Walliams O' Bannon
Ascien
Webley
Parrison
Corps of Engineers
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
James P. Jervey
Wheeling
West Virginia
Henry Jervey
Cincinnati
Ohio
John C. Oakes
Customhouse
Louisville
H. J. Friedley
Corydon
The
Democrat