Baby Hippo Returns Home After Remarkable Journey
Baby Hippo returns to Franklin Park Zoo after a grand journey ending with a grand home arrival on the front porch of his new house. The animal’s fame and charm captivated audiences across the country as the zoo unveils his long awaited homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal In All America
Franklin Park Zoo
Baby Hippo
South Framingham
Boston
Hippo
Franklin Park
Robert J. Keller
Births Marriages Deaths Notice Rates Announced
The Post lists a charge of 1.00 for four lines or less for Births Marriages and Deaths notices, with 25 cents for each additional line. Notices may be left at the Post office, mailed to the classified department, or telephoned to Main 1583 (Main 1005 after 3 AM).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classified Department
Baby Hippo tours New England drawing crowds everywhere
A Baby Hippo named Hippo traveled over 400 miles through five states from Philadelphia to Boston as part of a royal welcome tour. Louis Brecker and Dan Harkins led the entourage with police escorts and towns opening gates for crowds, while cities such as Worcester Framingham and Palmer hosted large receptions and gifts for the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippo
States of the Union
Philadelphia
Boston
Springfield
Philly
New York
Bronx Zoo
Forest Park
United States
Hippo Parade Ends Safe in Boston After Long Journey
The Westboro to Boston hippo caravan drew cheers from children who demanded Hippo in their barns. C Emerson Brown and Magee Farm officials advised a stretch pause. Cliff Felch drove the huge van through city streets as seven accidents occurred elsewhere. The Post team—Dick Magee, Henry Gillen, Bert Collyer, Ed Roddan, Bob Keller—kept watch over the animal crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippo
Boston
Westboro
Canada
Framingham Centre
Framingham
Natick
Magee Farm
C. Emerson Brown
Philadelphia Zoo
America
Post
Franklin
Felch
John Steele
Dick Magee
Packard Motor Car Company
Henry Gillen
Bert Collyer
Ed Roddan
Bob Keller
CHILDREN FIRST IN BUFFALO GATE SAFETY PLAN
The Boston Post and police outline a seating order with children first followed by guardians, then women, then women with escorts, while unattached men stay outside until allowed in. Everyone should stay in place on the greensward if dry, and each parent is asked to act as a personal guardian for child safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post and Police
Leon Errol to Attend Franklin Park Playstead Show
The popular musical comedy star Leon Errol, in Sally at the Colonial Theatre, will volunteer his services for a Franklin Park playstead entertainment today. Errol promised to perform his famed acrobatic drunk impersonations and flexible routines for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Errol
New England
Errol
Boy Run Over on Nantasket Hill by Express Truck
Eight year old Harold Fleck of Hull was fatally injured last night on Allerton Hill Nantasket when he was run over by an express truck driven by his father Charles Fleck. Police say the father did not realize the child was in the path of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fleck
Hull
Allerton Hill
Nantasket
Charles
Lec
Packard Truck Delivers Baby Hippo Safely to Boston
Lieutenant-Governor Alvan T. Fuller donated a three and a half ton Packard truck that carried the baby hippo named Happy on a 500 mile journey through rain and sun. The vehicle endured no blowouts or motor faults while many autos crashed along the route, remarkable for its perfect Packard record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Hippo
Boston
Alvan T. Fuller
Former Hub Priest Dies in New York
News from Boston reports the death in New York of Rev. John C Hart J 8 of Fordham University former pastor at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and former Catholic chaplain at Boston City Hospital He had many friends in the Hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HUB
New York
Boston
John C. Hart
Fordham University
Father Hart
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Boston City Hospital
Nose Prints Identify Theft Suspect In Dog Trade
Dog thieves beware. Nose print evidence links a suspect to a canine theft ring as fanciers warn buyers to verify dogs before purchase. Authorities urge vigilance against fraudulent sellers and advise checking provenance to protect pets.
Nose prints aid search for lost collie in Boston
The Animal Rescue League of Boston uses nose prints to identify dogs. Timothy Crowley reports his collie Martin went missing from Templeton Street and a nose print match helps locate a dog matching the description picked up by the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Carver Street
Timothy Crowley
Templeton
Templeton Street
Martin
North End
The
Animal Rescue
Nose prints settle canine ownership at rescue league
Mr Crowley and his collie Martin were reunited after nose prints matched the dog to him. A man who had possession of the dog refused to surrender, prompting the use of canine nose print science. The owner fled the Animal Rescue League upon confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Rescue League
Cliftondale Girl Weds Waltham Man in Home Ceremony
Miss Madeline Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Allen of 68 Essex street Cliftondale married Henry Dermott son of Mr and Mrs Robert Dermott of Waltham and manager of the MacGregor garage. Rev F E Webster of Waltham officiated. Sixty guests attended a wedding supper and the couple will reside in Waltham. A note adds rubber thumb and forefinger caps for handy use peeling produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Allen
George Allen
Essex Street
Cliftondale
Henry Dermott
Robert Dermott
Waltham
MacGregor
F. E. Webster
White Mountains
Miss Young Not Victim Theories Shake Identity
The mystery girl at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital who claimed to be Mrs Edward B Lyon is not Florence B Young. Attorney George W Reed says the alleged victim resembles no his client and Miss Young is not in the hospital. Miss Young faces Roxbury court soon on a larceny charge and a $9904 check tender incident while she recently operated a Jersey street Back Bay business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymarket Square Relief Hospital
Florence B. Young
Roxbury Court
George W. Reed
Miss Young
the Relief Hospital
Reed
Back Bay
Queensberry Street
Commonwealth Trust Co
Chase Kixpress Company
Jersey Street
Edward B. Lyon
Manchester
N. H
Crawford House
Marlboro Girl Dies From Sparklers Fire
Mildred Demming aged 15 died at Marlboro Hospital from burns received during a Red Cross health show at Marlboro High School. She was carrying a five pointed star of sparklers when the incident occurred in the school assembly hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Mildred Demming
Red Cross
Marlboro Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan
West Somerville
Endora Bragg
Thomas Orlin Bryan
Dauger
A. H. Johnson
Powder House Blvd
Corrigan
Jamaica Plain
Mary A
Thomas Corrigan
Leonard
Leo Court
Orient Heights Post
Davis
Brighton
James G. Davis
Dustin St
St. Columbkille’s
Market St
Fassitt
Walden St
Cambridge
Andrew J. Farsitt
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Ferden
Watertown
Annie
McGillvary
Thomas F. Ferden
Fayette St
St. Patrick’s Church
Antigonish
New Glasgow
Foley
West Roxbury
John
John J. N
Katherine FE. Foley
Cross
Centre At
St. Theresa's Church
Autocortece
Lannon
Gertrude M. Lannon
Fairfield St
Dayville
Conn
Leahy
Roxbury
Bridget Leahy
Bridgt A. Ryan
Tremont Et
Mission Church
Lydston
Charlestown
Augustus M Lydston
Trinity Methodist Church
High St
McDevitt
Bridget
John McDevitt
Harkins
Concord St
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Auto
Miles
Waldoboro
William N. Miles
Pennsylvania Ave
Somerville
Grace Baptist
Cross’ St
O'Connell
Mullen
John F. O'Connell
Smith
Wilmington
Lulu Whittum
William P. Smith
Wilmington Methodist Church
Stone
Sharon
Mary L
Silas A. Stone
Billings St
Sullivan
Warren
Newton Centre
Maso
Henry Warren
Langley Rd
Wood
Mary Sfahin
Charles B. Wood
Park Avenue M. E
Annie A. Buckley
William
Wm. Filene’s Sons Co
St. Alphonsus Association
Sojan Club
Calumet Club
Adrian Club
Hawaiian Club
Roxbury Council
K. of
Isabella
Redemptorist
Magee Homestead
Auburndale
Louis Brecker
Dan Harkins
Palmer
Freedom of
Worcester
Peter Sullivan
West Warren
West Brookfeld
West Brookfield
Post and Packard Company
Louie Brecker
Brookfield
East Brookfield
Spencer
Leicester
Cherry Valley
Paul Revere
Mercury
Shrewsbury
Leeve Seay
Tremont St
Beach
Castoria Tor
Hip
Gov Cox
Babe
Aur City
Mass. City
Sally
MIXIT
Nostroscopy
Pet
Ing Owner
Jack
Prince
Choice Designs
Coats
Wolf’s
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Washington Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!