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The Daily Picayune New Orleans - Thursday, May 23, 1895
The Daily Picayune New Orleans - Thursday, May 23, 1895
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San Francisco Chronicle - Thursday, May 23, 1895
San Francisco Chronicle - Thursday, May 23, 1895
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London, May 22. -- The second trial of Oscar Wilde was begun in the Old Bailey court before Justice Willis. There was a dense crowd
of spectators present in the courtroom. Wilde was very restless and looked worried.
Solicitor General Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the government, said that the indictment covered acts committed during the
period extending from February to October, 1893. He then recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and
others.
Solicitor-General Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening for the Treasury, said the indictment covered the most gross indecency, extending
from February to October 1, 1893. He then recited the charges against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and others.
The marquis of Queensberry was present at the trial of Oscar Wilde to-day. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and was
obliged to leave the court.