ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

ON THIS DAY IN 1852, Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported: “The Fire Committee of the Common Council on Monday evening reported dissatisfaction with C. Robinson’s communication regarding the introduction of fire alarm telegraphs throughout the city. Ald. Baylis, who submitted the report, stated that the adoption of the plan presented in their notice, similar to that established in Boston, providing for telegraphy throughout the city for instantaneous fire alarms, would cost the city $14,000, and no appropriation had been made to meet the costs. , and they are currently unable to report in favor of the plan.”

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ON THIS DAY IN 1892, Eagle reported, “About fifty principals of the public schools met yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the board of education, at the call of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, William H. Maxwell, to discuss the coming Birthday celebration.” Columbia Schools Jubilee. Mr. Maxwell presided and explained the purpose of the meeting, also stating the actions of the board of education at the October meeting, which ordered the closure of schools on October 12, the organization of indoor exercise and a boys’ parade on October 21, and the printing of 60,000 copies of the official program. Mr. Maxwell asked principals to send orders in advance for any number of copies of the program that several schools might need. He said he had opposed the parade proposal very strongly in committee, but it was unjustified, and said that given the fact that the parade had been commissioned, it was the responsibility of all concerned to put their shoulders to the wheel. and achieve success.”

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ON THIS DAY IN 1907, Eagle said: “The growing appreciation that real estate has come to be seen as an investment by people of ordinary means is the most important factor that has developed during the year, and one from which the real estate industry has undoubtedly benefited the most.” . The growing popularity of real estate as both a means of instilling the habit of saving and a method of safely managing savings already accumulated has far-reaching implications. Without public opinion now pointing to real estate as a safe and profitable investment option, much of the recent progress made by the real estate market would not be possible. Several reasons have led to real estate becoming more popular with the general public, but it is not difficult to conclude that the most important is the logic of common sense, which cannot help but characterize land as a security that, in the natural sequence of events, is primarily safe and where the profit opportunities are just as great, with a much lower element of risk than most other channels.”

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ON THIS DAY IN 1929, Eagle reported: “WASHINGTON, OCT. 5. According to data compiled by the State Department’s Visa Division, immigration from Mexico to this country declined during the past summer at a faster rate than at any other time in recent years. This indicates that the department believes that there is no immediate need for a quota law for Mexico at this time. In the five months, from March to July inclusive, for which data was available, the number of immigrants from Mexico fell to 11,393. During the same period last fiscal year, 26,692 Mexicans entered the United States legally. A total of 1,950 people were admitted this July, and 4,883 Mexicans were admitted last July. Additional restrictions were placed on the issuance of visas to potential Mexican immigrants through American consulates in Mexico. All consular posts in Mexico have been asked to refuse visas to Mexicans who do not comply with that country’s laws regarding literacy, contract labor, likelihood of becoming government employees, and other immigration requirements.”

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ON THIS DAY IN 1945, Eagle reported: “HOLLYWOOD (UP) – An aggressive truce hangs over strike-ridden movie studios today. Pickets, police and non-strike workers watched each other with concern after a day of unrest at Warner Bros. that police dispersed with tear gas and fire hoses. Under Sheriff Eugene Biscailus’ orders to prevent the picketing from turning violent and to allow studio workers to enter the gates of Warner’s, strike leader Herbert Sorrell and eight others involved in the 29-week jurisdictional dispute were released from jail on $1,500 bail each. . Reinforced studio police forces, supported by officers from the three cities and some members of the Metropolitan Riot Squad, still maintain a position at the station. According to police, pickets around Warner Bros. yesterday numbered about 2,000 people and formed a solid wall around the studio to stop everyone except the studio police and first responders, who were allowed to pass through. Fighting broke out when members of the rival International Alliance of Theatrical Workers attempted to storm the Studio Workers Union Conference. During the strike, IATSE supplied labor to the studios. Clubs, bricks, fists and bottles flew for three hours until city police opened fire with gas pistols and studio police turned fire hoses on the strikers. Dozens of picketers were injured. Officers tried to throw tear gas bombs from the roof of the studio, but the strikers pushed them back before they exploded.”

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OUTSTANDING PEOPLE BORN ON THIS DAY features Joanie Loves Chachi star Ellen Travolta, born in 1939; “The Wicker Man” star Britt Ekland, born in 1942; Inventor of Super Soaker Lonnie Johnson, born in 1949; Co-founder of Commodores Thomas McClary, born in 1949; Singer REO Speedwagon Kevin Cronin, born in 1951; Co-founder of Los Lobos David Hidalgo, born in 1954; Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Tony Dungy, born in 1955; The Legend of Bowling and Horseshoes Walter Ray Williams Jr, born in 1959; Star of the series “Leaving Las Vegas” Elisabeth Shue, born in 1963; former New York Yankees outfielder Ruben Sierra, born in 1965; Star of the TV series “NYPD Blue” Jacqueline Obradors, born in 1966; Star of the series “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Amy Jo Johnson, born in 1970; Stars of “Fantastic Four” Ioan Gruffudd, born in 1973; Basketball Hall of Famer and former New York City Liberty center. Rebecca Lobo, born in 1973; Star of “Suburga” Jeremy Sisto, born in 1974; and social media personality Addison RaeBorn in 2000.