Russell_Bros_TEDDY_ELEPHANT_(1940)_one_sheet_flat

Russell_Bros_TEDDY_ELEPHANT_(1940)_one_sheet_flat, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. From Chris Berry 69 years ago today (Sept 2, 1940) Russell Bros was playing Williamsport, PA and were using the attached one-sheet for "Teddy - Famous New York Hippodrome Elephant". The same Erie litho had previously been used by Downie Bros in the 30s. Buckles - what can you tell us about the history of "Teddy" - including the reference to the New York Hippodrome (which was demolished in 1939)? What is the story about his death when he was with the "World of Mirth" shows?