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April 4, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
On Tuesday night, 25th ultimo, unnamed persons broke into Christopher Hill's bake-house, baked and consumed cakes including 70 sugar cakes outdoors near uninvited families' homes; editorial warns such pranks may lead to serious crimes.
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COMMUNICATED.
A NOCTURNAL FEAST.
On Tuesday night, the 25th ultimo, a number of persons feloniously entered the bake-house of Mr. Christopher Hill, kindled a fire, baked a number of cakes, and having spread a table, ate them with gingerbread and sugar cakes; of the latter seventy were consumed. It appears that this select and genteel party completed their repast on a large box, out of doors, and within a few feet of the residence of eleven families, none of whom were invited to the feast. It would be well for the persons engaged in this unwarrantable affair, to reflect that foolish tricks are often the precursors of atrocious crimes, and that sport at the expense of others, has no equitable claim to impunity.
A NOCTURNAL FEAST.
On Tuesday night, the 25th ultimo, a number of persons feloniously entered the bake-house of Mr. Christopher Hill, kindled a fire, baked a number of cakes, and having spread a table, ate them with gingerbread and sugar cakes; of the latter seventy were consumed. It appears that this select and genteel party completed their repast on a large box, out of doors, and within a few feet of the residence of eleven families, none of whom were invited to the feast. It would be well for the persons engaged in this unwarrantable affair, to reflect that foolish tricks are often the precursors of atrocious crimes, and that sport at the expense of others, has no equitable claim to impunity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Nocturnal Feast
Bake House Break In
Felonious Entry
Unwarrantable Affair
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Christopher Hill
Where did it happen?
Bake House Of Mr. Christopher Hill
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Christopher Hill
Location
Bake House Of Mr. Christopher Hill
Event Date
Tuesday Night, The 25th Ultimo
Story Details
A number of persons feloniously entered Mr. Christopher Hill's bake-house, kindled a fire, baked cakes, and ate them with gingerbread and seventy sugar cakes on a large box outdoors near the residence of eleven uninvited families.