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The Evening Journal - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
The Evening Journal - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
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The Ottawa Citizen - Thursday, May 23, 1895
The Ottawa Citizen - Thursday, May 23, 1895
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London, May 22.- The second trial of Oscar Wilde for unnatural practices began in the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, this morning.
Wilde, upon entering court, was accompanied by but one of his sureties, the Rev. Stuart Headley, his other bondsman, Lord Douglas of Hawick, being in the
Marlborough st. police court. Wilde looked pale and haggard, being evidently greatly affected by the result of the trial of Taylor yesterday.
London, May 22.- The second trial of Oscar Wilde for unnatural practices began in the Central criminal court, Old Bailey. this morning.
Wilde, upon entering court, was accompanied by one of his sureties, the Rev. Stuart Headley, his other bondsman, Lord Douglas of Hawick, being engaged in
the Marlborough street police court. Wilde looked pale and haggard, evidently greatly affected by the result of the trial of Taylor yesterday.
Edward Shelley was called to the stand, and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared he had resented the overtures made
to him by Wilde.
Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely who admitted he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow street police court giving
the time of his breaking off his intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first
interview.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended.
The proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and, repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court
adjourned.