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 282).
Testimony of John Hanrahan, 1886 Aug. 10.
Volume N, 282-282, 1 p.
Hanrahan, John.
Officer, Chicago Police Department.
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JOHN HANRAHAN,
a witness called and worn on behalf of the People, was examined in chief by Mr. Walker and testified as follows:
Q Where were you on the night of May 4th?
A At the Haymarket meeting.
Q Which rank?
A Second rank.
Q Whose Company?
A Steele's.
Q How far from the east sidewalk?
A The fifth, man.
Q Were you there when the bomb was thrown or exploded?
A Yes sir.
Q Before the bomb was exploded did you have anything shining in your hand, either club or revolver or anything else?
A No sir.
Q Who stood at your left.
A McCarthy.