On this day in 1884, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the great Bartholdi statue of Liberty, emphasizing the nation's good will and the project's immense financial need.
In 1920, the Eagle reported on Charles Ponzi, mentioning the investigation by Joseph E. Herman that concluded Ponzi's business methods were sound, mainly focusing on dealings in foreign exchange.
In 1934, the Eagle noted the Yankees' purchase of Fern Bell, recognizing Colonel Ruppert's proactive collection of outfielders due to Babe Ruth's nearing end and uncertainties around Earle Combs.
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