Special Deputy C. Arthur Lyman Killed May 22, 1934.
 

During the summer of 1934 there were a series of deadly union riots in
Minneapolis. Teamster truck drivers (Minneapolis General Drivers and Helpers
Union) went on strike in early May and staged a series of progressively
violent demonstrations. During this time the Hennepin County Sheriff’s
Office swore in additional special deputies and the Minneapolis Police
Department also swore in additional special policeman to assist with strike
control. Minneapolis businesses also created their own “special deputies of
the citizens alliance” to protect their livelihood's.

Minneapolis businessman C. Arthur Lyman, 44, considered a “prominent
open-shop employer”, was sworn in as one of the Sheriff’s Office special
deputies for strike duty. He was killed on Tuesday May 22, 1934 at                     “The Battle of Deputy Run.”

Special Deputy Lyman was one of over 600 deputies and police officers that
clashed with over 500 strikers at the Minneapolis City Market, some
estimates put the combination of strikers, law enforcement officers and
observers at 20,000 people. Deputy Lyman was assaulted by strikers,
receiving a fracture skull and died later in the day. I have not found any
information on any specific charges stemming from his death.

“The Battle at Deputy Run” killed Deputy Lyman and two strikers and left
dozens injured on both sides of the skirmish lines. A Minneapolis Police
Department special policeman, Peter Erath, who also assaulted on May 22, died
on May 26, 1934 from his injuries.