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The Evening Journal - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
The Evening Journal - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
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The Boston Daily Advertiser - Thursday, May 23, 1895
The Boston Daily Advertiser - 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 began in the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, this morning. Wilde upon entering
court was accompanied by but one of his sureties, the Rev. Stewart Headlam, his other bondsman, Lord Douglas of Hawick, being engaged in the Marlborough
Street Police Court in defending himself against a charge of disorderly conduct.
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.
Edward Shelley was called to.the stand and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared tihat 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.
Sir Edward Clark severely cross-examined Shelley, who admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow St. Police Court
giving the time of his breaking off 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.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and, repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court
adjourned.