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The Daily Picayune New Orleans - Thursday, May 23, 1895
London, May 22. -- The second trial of Oscar Wilde was begun in the Old Bailey court before Justice Willis. There was a dense crowd of spectators present in the courtroom. Wilde was very restless and looked worried.
Solicitor General Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the government, said that the indictment covered acts committed during the period extending from February to October, 1893. He then recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and others.
The marquis of Queensberry was present at the trial of Oscar Wilde to-day. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and was obliged to leave the court.
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.