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Bristol Mercury - Friday, May 24, 1895
The trial of Mr Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey, London, yesterday.
William Parker, brother of Charles Parker, was first called, and was followed by witnesses from the Savoy hotel, some of the evidence not having been given before. The prisoner's evidence in the Queensberry's trial was then read by counsel. At five minutes past three the Solicitor-General intimated that the case for the prosecution had closed.
Sir Edward Clarke, for the defence, first submitted that on the counts charging the prisoner with indecencies with persons unknown at the Savoy hotel on the 9th and 20th March, 1893, there was no evidence to go to the jury, on the ground that the evidence of the chambermaids was uncorroborated.
Mr Justice Wills thought his duty led him to submit these counts to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke submitted in regard to Shelley that there was no corroboration.
His Lordship said Shelley must be treated as an accomplice, and at present he could see no corroboration. This charge would therefore be withdrawn.
Sir E. Clarke said in the case of Wood he should again submit that there was no corroboration of the charge.
The Solicitor-General protested against the charges being withdrawn other than by the jury under the direction of the Judge.
In the case of Wood he submitted that there was simple corroboration.
His Lordship said he should leave this case to the jury, but he should point out to them in what direction it went.
The case was adjourned until to-day.
The Cork Examiner - Friday, May 24, 1895
London, Thursday. The trial of Mr Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey to-day. The prisoner entered the Court shortly before 10.30, and stood conversing for some time with Lord Douglas of Hawick and the Rev Stewart Headlam. He afterwards entered the dock, and sat with his elbow on the ledge before him while listening to the evidence.
At five minutes past three the Solicitor-General intimated that the case for the prosecution was closed. Sir Edward Clarke then spoke for the defence.
Sir Edward Clarke submitted in regard to Shelby there was no corroboration.
His Lordship said Shelby must be treated as an accomplice, and at present he could see no corroboration.
The Solicitor-General submitted that Shelby was not an accomplice, and if he was there was corroboration.
His Lordship said he still held Shelly should be treated as an accomplice, and there was no corroboration. This charge would, therefore, be withdrawn.
Sir E Clarke said in the case of Wood he should again submit that there was no corroboration of the charge.
The Solicitor-General protested against the charges being withdrawn other than by the jury under direction of the judge. In the case of Wood he submitted that there was ample corroboration.
His Lordship said he should leave this case to the jury, but he should point out to them in what direction it went.
The Court adjourned until to-morrow.