Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1 Direct examination by Mr. Walker. Testified on behalf of the Prosecution, People of the State of Illinois. Officer at Haymarket. Testified on various topics (page numbers provide a partial guide): weapons in the hands of the police at Haymarket (vol.N 280).
Testimony of William Dewald, 1886 Aug. 10.
Volume N, 280-280, 1 p.
Dewald, William.
Officer, Chicago Police Department.
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WILLIAM DEWALD,
a witness called and sworn on behalf of the People, was examined in chief by Mr. Walker, and testified as follows:
Q What is your name?
A William Dewald.
Q Where were you on the night of, May 4th?
A The first company.
Q Which rank?
A The rear rank.
Q Lieut. Steele's Company?
A Yes sir.
Q Which man?
A The third man.
Q From the east?
A Yes sir.
Q Were you there when the bomb was thrown?
A Yes sir.
Q Before the bomb was thrown there did you have anything shining in your hand, club, revolver or anything else?
A No sir.
Q Who stood at your left, the next man to you, the officer here?
A Yes sir.
Q He is here?
A Yes, right there.
Q Hanley?
A Officer Hanley.