The Argus - Monday, May 6, 1895

An application for bail was made yesterday on behalf of Oscar Wilde, the well-known author and dramatist, who was tried at the Old Bailey together with the man Taylor, the trial terminating on the 1st inst. by the disagreement of the jury. The accused, who are to be tried again, were remanded in custody, bail being refused by Mr. Justice Charles, who tried them.

Yesterday Wilde was admitted to bail in his own recognisance of £2,500 and two sureties of £1,250 each.

New Zealand Mail - Friday, May 10, 1895

London, May 1.

The jury in Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed, and were discharged. Bail was refused the accused.

London, May 1.

The summoning of the Judge, Sir Arthur Charles, was in favour of the prisoners Wilde and Taylor, and His Honor emphasised the fact that several of the witnesses for the prosecution were undoubted blackmailers.

London, May 2.

Wilde's case is to be tried again on the 20th inst.

London, May 4.

Oscar Wilde has been admitted to bail—himself in £2500 and two sureties of £1250 each.

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