Annals of Cleveland

Public Square

Abstracts: 27

590

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 October 1864 (115 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3,8 ~ View at ChronAm

590 - L. Oct. 5:4/3,8 - The grand Union rally held today, was in all respects,
a most complete and wonderful success. In spite of the rain, the city was
decorated in gala day attire. "The banner of glory and beauty floated
proudly from the flagstaff on the Square, and flags of all sizes hung from
roofs, windows, and ropes stretched across the streets." The whole city
was enthused and excited. Crowds came in trains and private conveyances
from every direction. Surrounding townships turned out in full force, East
Cleveland receiving the banner for having the largest delegation present. --
The meeting was called to order by H. M. Chapin. Judge Spaulding made a
brief speech in regard to the death of Governor Wood, who was to have pre-
sided at the meeting. Judge Day of Ravenna then made an address which he
began by reviewing the history of the secession movement. Ile spoke at
length on the Union cause and the duty of loyal men toward it. His speech
was received with much enthusiasm and applause.
The Hon. Benjamin Stanton was the next and last speaker. He spoke in
defense of the course Lincoln had taken, and showed how many things he had
thought unwise, had since been proved the very wisest measures. He defended
the emancipation proclamation and eulogized Sherman on his recent campaign.
He then showed up the weakness and absurdity of the "Chicago Platform."
Never has the city been more brilliantly illuminated. Public and private
piaces alike displayed lighted candles and lanterns. The torch-light proces-
sion of the different wards as they marched from Euclid place to the Square
was one of the finest pyrotechnic displays ever seen in Cleveland. Several
speeches were made at the evening meeting, which progressed nicely until some
"Copperhead" rowdies tried to tear down the banner and lantern hung near the
American building. Police were hurriedly called and order restored for the
remainder of the evening. º (115)

Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / Ohio

Index terms:

American building; Chapin, H. M.; Day, Luther (Ohio supreme court judge); Euclid place; Lincoln, Abraham; Public Square; Ravenna, Ohio; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Spalding, Judge R. P.; Stanton, Benjamin; Union; Wood, Gov.

792

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 January 1864 (48 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3,4,5 ~ View at ChronAm

792 - L. Jan. 30:2/3-5 - Buildings erected on the Public Square for the
Northern Ohio fair cover 64,000 square feet, forming a Greek cross, the
center rising in a rotunda and enclosing the Perry statue. One wing is
used as an audience room, seating 5,000 persons. The ladies' bazaar, beau-
tifully ornamented, has scores of saleswomen. Here each county is repre-
sented with its fancy work. The grand dining hall occupies the fourth
wing. A museum of curiosities, trophies and relics will be opened. Sol-
diers' aid societies and branches will contribute to the fair. The fair
takes machinery, food, clothing, grains, anything that will yield a profit
for the poor families of soldiers. A booklet will be printed about the
fair, including names and gifts. A certificate or diploma will be prepared
for each contributor. Secretaries: Mary C. Brayton, Ellen F. Terry,
H. M. Chapin. (48)

Fairs and Expositions / Sanitary Fair

Index terms:

Brayton, Mary C.; Chapin, H. M.; Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Public Square; Terry, Ellen F.

803

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 February 1864 (43 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3,4 ~ View at ChronAm

803 - L. Feb. 13:2/3,4 - The Northern Ohio Sanitary fair buildings on the
Public Square are finished and ready to receive donations. Patent rights,
new inventions, and machinery of all types will be exhibited in the south
wing. Arrangements have also been made for produce and live stock dona-
tions. - :
Passengers buying Sanitary fair tickets and arriving on trains will get ºr
their passenger fare at half-price. Flags and decorations of all kinds
are requested.
The floral department was designed by the young people of Cleveland.
The fair is built in and around a huge cross-shaped building on the Public
Square.
No member of the sanitary commission or its committeemen will receive
any salaries, but they have a corps of agents at work distributing millions
of dollars worth of merchandise over an area of many thousands of square
miles. These men are the only ones that are being paid, receiving only a
small salary. (43)

Fairs and Expositions / Sanitary Fair

Index terms:

Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Public Square

857

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864 (5 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

857 - H July 5:3/4 - The display of steam fire engines took place yester-
day on the Public Square. Four engines threw water up the flagpole.
The streams of water reached a height of 255 feet from a 1-1/8 inch
nozzle. (5)

Fire Department

Index terms:

Public Square

858

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 July 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

858 - L. July 6:4/6 - Interested spectators crowded the Square, Superior
st., and roofs and windows of buildings, to watch the fire engine dis-
play. A stream of water, 1-1/8 inch in diameter, was thrown 150 feet
high. It was a magnificent and interesting display. (4)

Fire Department

Index terms:

Public Square

1039

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 July 1864 (1 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

1039 - L. July 6:4/6 - A fine display of fireworks on the Square drew a
large crowd. Rockets, wheels, mines, etc., were set off. Private dis-
plays were also set off. - (1)

Holidays

Index terms:

Public Square

1490

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 January 1864 (adv; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.8 ~ View at ChronAm

1490 - L. Jan. 1; adv: 1/8
(Parker's New Ferrotype Rooms)
Newly invented camera takes from one dozen to one gross new style
miniatures in 15 minutes. The cost is 50 cents per dozen. Fine card
pictures are one dollar per dozen. Ferrotypes can be taken in all kinds
of weather. They are superior to photographs. There are all sizes for
frame, cases, albums, lockets, pins, and rings. Daguerreotypes and
pictures are copied at T. L. Parkers, 9 Public Square over DeWitt's
store. (2)

Photography

Index terms:

Parkers, T. L.; *Photography; Public Square

2001

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 September 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2001 - L. Sept. 10:4/3 - Sunday cars on the East Cleveland railroad run
as follows:
Leave Euclid st. station 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., with five cars for the
churches at 10, returning from the Square at 9, 10, and at the close of
church services.
In the afternoon, cars leave at 12:50, and every 40 minutes until 7,
when several cars leave for the churches. Sunday afternoon cars run
through to East Cleveland. (2)

Street Railways

Index terms:

Annapolis, Md.; East Cleveland railway; Euclid st.; Public Square

2007

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 January 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2007 - L. Jan. 25:4/4 - The city council and the board of city improvements
should consider the following: When it rains on the Public Square the
paved walks fill with water and are impassable, the pavement is lower
than the ground around it; the crosswalks are left with mud, snow, and
water for women and children to wade through. Provisions should be made
to remedy the situation. (3)

Streets / Cleaning

Index terms:

Cleveland city council; Public Square

2294

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 September 1864 (39 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2294 - L Sept. 27:4/5, 6 - The grand rally of Union loving men held on …
the Public Square, Sept. 26, to celebrate the victories won by Sheridan tº
was attended by 20,000 people. Ward delegations were there in force, -
some bearing campaign mottoes. A salute was fired while the crowd was
gathering. Bonfires lighted the streets in honor of the occasion.
A beautiful display of fireworks preceded the speeches made by J. C.
Grannis, Esq., H. T. Oakley, and Dr. Robertson of Bedford. Albert T.
Slade also spoke at length, on victories the Union has won, and im-
plored the people to upho'd Union principles. The meeting was a grand
success, and its equal will not be seen here until Oct. 5. (39)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Bedford, O.; Grannis, John C.; Public Square; Robertson, Dr. (Bedford); Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Slade, Albert T.; Union

2615

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 January 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2615 - L. Jan. 18:4/2 - The 41st Ohio regiment is to be welcomed with
open arms in Cleveland. They will be marched up Water and Superior sts. :
to Public Square under the escort of the 29th O. W. M. There they will
be welcomed to the city by the mayor, then escorted to camp. (7)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Public Square; Superior st., 36 52 66 67 95 106 124 218 222 225 226 228 490 528 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 563 801 840 980 1007 1017 1090 1091 1092 1111 1173 1221 1228 1241 2142 1420; U. S. army; Water st.

2624

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 February 1864 (26 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2624 - L Feb. 4:3/4 - In the reception given for the 41st regiment, -
the parade to the Public Square was headed by Leland's band, and march- " -
ed to the north wing of the Sanitary fair. H. S. Stevens, Esq., presi-
dent of the city council, presided. C. W. Palmer said: "You are part
of the great army of the Republic which for more than two years has
borne the destinies of the nation through perilous days to a triumphant
issue." - - (26)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Cleveland city council; Leland's band; Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Palmer, C. W. (prosecuting attorney); Public Square; Stevens, H. S.

2627

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 February 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2627 - L. Feb. 19:4/3 - A reception for the 67th regiment was held in
the refreshment room of the Sanitary fair on the Public Square. After
the regiment had marched around, they had a splendid meal. Speeches
were made by Mayor Masters and John C. Grannis, Esq., Major Butler
replied in behalf of the soldiers. (12)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Butler, Major; Grannis, John C.; Masters, Mayor I. U.; Northern Ohio Sanitary fair; Public Square; U. S. army