The Herald - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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OUR CABLES.
HERALD SPECIAL SERVICE.
THE LONDON SCANDAL
ARREST OF OSCAR WILDE.
GRAVE CRIMINAL
CHARGE
THE GOVERNMENT PROSE-
CUTES.
LONDON. Friday Night.
The expected sequel to the abortive action brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Mr Oscar Wilde took place this evening.
The expected sequel to the abortive action brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Mr Oscar Wilde took place this evening.
The documents in the libel case were sent to the Treasury at noon to-day, and, after careful examination, it was decided to institute criminal proceedings against Oscar Wilde.
The documents in the libel case were sent to the Treasury at noon to-day, and, after careful examination, it was decided to institute criminal proceedings against Oscar Wilde.
At six o'clock this evening Wilde was arrested at his hotel, on a charge of abominable conduct.
At six o'clock this evening Wilde was arrested at his hotel, on a charge of abominable conduct.
All the theatrical managers concerned in the city have removed Oscar Wilde's name from their play-bills, but they have not withdrawn his plays.
All the theatrical managers concerned in the city have removed Oscar Wilde's name from their play-bills, but they have not withdrawn his plays.
The theatrical managers in London have removed Oscar Wilde's name from the playbills, but have not withdrawn his plays.