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The World - Tuesday, June 4, 1895
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LONDON, June 4.--It is reported here this evening that Oscar Wilde, who was recently sentenced to two years' imprisonment in Pentonville Prison, at hard labor, has become insane.
London, June 4 — It is reported here this evening the Oscar Wilde, who was recently sentenced to two years imprisonment in the Pentonville prison at hard labor after having been convicted of gross indecency, has become insane and is confined in the padded room of the prison.
He is reported to be confined in a padded room of the prison.