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 281).
Testimony of Edward J. Hanley (second appearance), 1886 Aug. 10.
Volume N, 281-281, 1 p.
Hanley, Edward J.
Police officer, Chicago Police Department.
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EDWARD J. HANLEY,
re-called by the people, was examined by Mr. Walker, and testified as follows:
Q Where were you on the night of May 4th?
A There at the Hay-market.
Q Which number?
A I was No. 4 from the east.
Q Which rank?
A Second rank.
Q In whose company?
A Lieut. Steele's.
Q On the east?
A On the east.
Q Did you have anything shining in your hand, either club or revolver or anything else, before the bomb was thrown?
A No sir.
Q Who stood at your left?
A A man named John Hanrahan.
Q Is he here?
A Yes sir.