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March 29, 1871
The Danbury News
Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Thieves broke into Henry Schoppaul's stable on Sunday night, stealing fancy pies, cakes, bread, and plates while ignoring cheaper items. The philanthropic owner jokingly asks the 'raiders' to return the plates for refills.
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A Venture in Pies.
The stable belonging to Henry Schoppaul, was entered by somebody on Sunday night, and the route wagon was "gone through" by the party. A very pleasant discrimination was made by the rascals (it is likely there were several of them). Owing to a defect in their digestive organs they did not interfere with the mince pies, and a proper appreciation of their social standing led them to avoid the penny cakes and ginger bread. The fancy pies, spongy bread and enticing cakes were gobbled. As also were the plates holding the pies. Mr. Schoppaul being of a philanthropic as well as enterprising turn, desires to notify the raiders that their preference in pie and cake shall be carefully studied in the future. He respectfully requests that they return the plates and have them refilled. A very good idea, but it is not likely to be adopted.
The stable belonging to Henry Schoppaul, was entered by somebody on Sunday night, and the route wagon was "gone through" by the party. A very pleasant discrimination was made by the rascals (it is likely there were several of them). Owing to a defect in their digestive organs they did not interfere with the mince pies, and a proper appreciation of their social standing led them to avoid the penny cakes and ginger bread. The fancy pies, spongy bread and enticing cakes were gobbled. As also were the plates holding the pies. Mr. Schoppaul being of a philanthropic as well as enterprising turn, desires to notify the raiders that their preference in pie and cake shall be carefully studied in the future. He respectfully requests that they return the plates and have them refilled. A very good idea, but it is not likely to be adopted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Pie Theft
Stable Burglary
Selective Theft
Baked Goods
Humorous Request
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Schoppaul
Raiders
Where did it happen?
Stable Belonging To Henry Schoppaul
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Schoppaul
Raiders
Location
Stable Belonging To Henry Schoppaul
Event Date
Sunday Night
Story Details
Thieves entered Henry Schoppaul's stable and selectively stole fancy pies, spongy bread, enticing cakes, and the plates, avoiding mince pies, penny cakes, and gingerbread due to their preferences. The owner humorously requests the return of the plates for refilling.