Daily World - Wednesday, May 22, 1895

London, May 22.- The second trial of Oscar Wilde began to-day at the Old Bailey court before Justice Wills. A dense crowd of interested spectators was present in the court room, and Wilde was very restless and looked worried and care-worn. The Marquis of Queensberry was present. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill, and was obliged to leave the courtroom.

The Daily Inter Ocean - Thursday, May 23, 1895

London, May 22. -- The second trial of Oscar Wilde was begun in the Old Bailey Court today before Justice Wills. There was a dense crowd of interested spectators present in the courtroom. Wilde was very restless and looked worried and careworn. The Solicitor General, Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the treasury, recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood, and others. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and was obliged to leave the court.

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