New York, 1914
Burglar Cleans Out House and Then Plunders Infant
The meanest man in the world, new 1914 spring and summer model, broke into Herman J. Boecklin's house, in Kent, Westchester county yesterday.
He stole two watches, a diamond ring, silverware, bric-a-brac, and $18 which he found under a mattress. He also took the family revolver. But to show what he was capable of he proceeded as follows:
He took a piece of soap and greased 14-month-old Helen Boecklin's finger slipping off her little gold ring.
He cut a gold chain and locket from her neck.
He smashed her toy bank and took $4.63.
Lest Helen should cry, he took her out of her crib while he stole her jewelry. Then he went away leaving her on the floor. Her cries brought neighbors who discovered the burglary. — The New York Herald.
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