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Original paragraph in
The Weekly Times - Saturday, April 13, 1895
The Weekly Times - Saturday, April 13, 1895
Most similar paragraph from
The Sunday Times - Sunday, April 7, 1895
The Sunday Times - Sunday, April 7, 1895
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The expected sequel to the abortive action brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Mr Oscar Wilde took place this evening.
The documents in the libel case were sent to the Treasury at noon to-day, and, after careful examination, it was decided to institute
criminal proceedings against Oscar Wilde.
At six o'clock this evening Wilde was arrested at his hotel, on a charge of abominable conduct.
All the theatrical managers concerned in the city have removed Oscar Wilde's name from their play-bills, but they have not withdrawn his
plays.
The theatrical managers in London have removed Oscar Wilde's name from the playbills, but have not withdrawn his plays.
The detectives have been watching Wilde closely during the last few days.
When the warrant was read over to him he made no remark.
Lord Alfred Douglas had an interview with the accused in his cell this evening.
Oscar Wilde has written to the press a letter which is published this evening.
In this communication he says that he is willing to bear ignominy in order to avoid compelling Lord Alfred Douglas to give evidence
against his father, the Marquis of Queensberry. Lord Douglas, he asserts, is willing and eager to give evidence, but he (Wilde) would not permit it.
The prisoner has written a letter to the Press saying that he is willing to bear the ignominy in order to avoid compelling Lord Alfred
Douglas to give evidence against his father. Lord Douglas, Wilde asserts, is anxious to give evidence, but he (Wilde) will not allow it.
LONDON, April 6.
Oscar Wilde was brought up at the Bow street Police Court to-day and remanded till Thursday. Bail was refused.