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The Boston Post - Thursday, May 23, 1895
The Boston Post - Thursday, May 23, 1895
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The Evening Journal - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
The Evening Journal - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
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LONDON, May 22. - The second trial of Oscar Wilde began today. Sir Francis Lockwood conducted the prosecution.
Edward Shelley repeated what he had previously testified to.
Sir Edward Clark severely cross-examined Shelley, who admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow Street Police Court,
giving the time of his breaking off with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first
interview.
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.
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.
The proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and, repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court
adjourned.
Wilde was released overnight on bail, his old sureties qualifying.