Is naive and innocent. During Carrying the Banner, Elmer suggests “a crooked politician” as a headline that would sell well. The other newsies respond “ya nitwit, that ain’t news no more!”, implying that Elmer is one of the few newsies who isn’t aware of how common corruption is in New York. Is sweet. He is the only newsie to thank the nuns for the food they give them. Has 6 older siblings and is probably about 15 years old. Is a news boy in 1889 NYC.