Word: drawless
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...bill permitting the construction of a drawless bridge over the Charles River at Boylston street has been passed by the House of Representatives without opposition. A bill has been introduced into the Senate by Senator Crane, of Massachusetts, similar to the one passed, except that it provides that the height of the arch shall be 12 feet above the water level instead of 10. This provision was made to forestall any possible objections of the War Department...
...bill introduced into Congress by Representative McCall for the authorization of a drawless bridge is now being discussed. If this bill becomes a law the bridge may be built in spite of the War Department's objections...
...question of the construction of a drawless bridge over the Charles River at Boylston street has been considered by the War Department and reported upon unfavorably. A graduate of the University who withholds his name has offered to spend $300,000 for the construction of a suitable and decorative bridge provided that a draw is not required. The War Department maintains that the construction of a drawless bridge will destroy navigation on the river which may be made practicable as far as Dedham...