DailyTimeCapsule brief
January 4, 1939
On January 4, 1939, Consolidated Edison announced a significant settlement concerning a long-standing tax claim with the city, agreeing to a payment of $1,322,802. This resolution came at a time when cities were grappling with tight budgets and financial pressures, especially during the lingering effects of the Great Depression. In addition to this major financial development, the day also marked the appointment of Poletti as a director for a new organization aimed at aiding African Americans, alongside notable figures including Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Meanwhile, in a lighter vein, the day saw 13-year-old girl take on the role of House Page, highlighting the involvement of youth in civic activities. This blend of significant fiscal decisions, social efforts, and youthful engagement framed the political and social landscape of early 1939 America, as the country began to prepare for the global tensions that would soon escalate into World War II.
Key developments
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EDISON UNITS SETTLE CITY CLAIM FOR TAXES; Consolidated Companies Agree to $1,322,802 Payment
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POLETTI NAMED DIRECTOR; He and Col. Roosevelt on Board of Group That Aids Negroes
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Girl, 13, House Page for Day
