Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1911 — HANLY ROUGHLY USED [ARTICLE]

HANLY ROUGHLY USED

While Speaking for the “Drys” In the Pine Tree State. Lewiston, Me., Sept. 13.—1 t took the combined efforts of, five police officers to, handle Ralph Michaud, an insane disturber, who is said to have attempted the life of ex-Governor Hanly of Indiana at the city park. Michaud is now said to be a raving maniac. He is an epileptic. Governor Hanly was speaking here Sunday in behalf of the prohibition amendment when riot broke out. Several toughs rushed to the platform where the speaker stood and several were hurled from it. Governor Hanly was roughly used, but escaped unhurt. He was not thrown from the platform. Special reserves were balled out, but the majority of the rioters fled before the officers arrived. The scene was one of the most exciting of Maine campaign. Governor Hanly is comfortable, t&night and ready to return