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Los Angeles Herald - 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. Wilde looked worried and careworn. Director General Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening for the treasury, said the indictment covered the most gross indecencies, extending from February to October 1, 1894. He then recited the charges against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and others.
The Marquis of Queensberry was present. During the morning Wilde was taken ill and left the court.
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.