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Marlborough Express - Thursday, May 23, 1895
London, May 22.
The relations existing between the Marquis of Queensbery and his son (Lord Alfred Douglas) arising out of the Oscar Wilde scandal continue strained, and in Piccadily to-day the Marquis severely chastised his son. Both were arrested, and subsequently admitted to bail.
Taylor was convicted on two conunts connected with the charges.
William Parker was convicted, and sentence has been postponed.
The Cromwell Argus - Tuesday, May 28, 1895
London, May 21.
The relations existing between the Marquis of Queensberry and his son (Lord Douglas), arising out of the Oscar Wilde scandal, continue strained, and in Piccadilly to-day the Marquis severely chastised his son. Both were arrested, and subsequently admitted to bail.
Taylor was convicted on two counts in connection with the charges by William Parker. Sentence has been postponed.
May 22.
Lord Douglas began the quarrel by calling the Marquis of Queensberry a liar and a slanderer. The latter eventually knocked his son down. A furious struggle resulted, until the police interfered and separated the pair.
May 24.
Oscar Wilde's case has been adjourned. The charge against him in connection with Shelly has been withdrawn as there was no corroborative evidence.