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Original paragraph in
Los Angeles Herald - Thursday, May 23, 1895
Los Angeles Herald - Thursday, May 23, 1895
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The Winnipeg Daily Tribune - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
The Winnipeg Daily Tribune - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
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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.
London, May 22 — The second trial of Oscar Wilde has begun at the Old Bailey court before Justice Wills, before a crowd of interest
spectators. Wilde was restless and looked careworn. The Solicitor—General, Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening the case, said the indictment covered acts of
gross indecency during a period from February to October, 1893, and 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.