Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1 Direct examination by Mr. Zeisler. Testified on behalf of the Defense, Spies, August et al. Heard Michael Schwab's speech at the Deering Factory on the evening of May 4, 1886. Testified on various topics (page numbers provide a partial guide): Schwab, Michael (vol.M 208).
Testimony of Fritz Stetler, 1886 Aug. 6.
Volume M, 208-208, 1 p.
Stetler, Fritz.
Laborer.
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FRITZ STETTLER,
a witness called and sworn on behalf of the defendants, was examined in chief by Mr. Zeisler, mand testified as follows:
Q What is your name?
A Fritz Stettler.
Q Where do you reside?
A 1263 Pauline street.
Q That is Lake View, is it not?
A Yes sir.
Q Do you remember the night of May 4th?
A Yes sir, I do.
Q Where were you that night?
A I was down on Fullerton and Clybourne avenues, on the prairie.
Q What did you see and hear there?
A I seen a great many people around there.
Q Who were they?
A There was Deering's workingmen there.
Q Anybody talking to them there?
A Yes sir, Mr. Schwab was there.
Q Mr. Schwab, the defendant here?
A Yes sir.
Q Which one?
A There he is (indicating)
Q This man with the eye glasses?
A Yes sir.
Q What time was it that Mr. Schwab was talking there?
A About between nine and ten o'clock.
Q You heard the speech?
A Yes sir.