The Chicago Tribune - Wednesday, September 25, 1895

On the hearing of the Oscar Wilde bankruptcy case in London, Wilde’s counsel stated that his debts amounted to £3,591 ($17,955) and that there were no assets. Several friends, it was stated, had subscribed enough to pay all these claims except that of the largest creditor, who is a personal friend.

The World - Tuesday, September 24, 1895

LONDON, Sept. 24.--In a hearing of the Oscar Wilde bankruptcy case to-day counsel for Mr. Wilde stated that hs debts amounted to £3,591, and that there were no assets.

Several friends, it was stated, have subscribed a sufficient sum to pay all the claims against Mr. Wilde except that of the largest creditor, who is a personal friend of the debtor.

The examination was adjourned until Nov. 12.

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