The Winnipeg Daily Tribune - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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WILDE ON TRIAL TODAY.
Evidence of the Most Revolting Nature Given Against the Accused.
Immense Throng at
the Court House to Get a Glimpse at the Prisoner.
London, April 6 — Crowds thronged Bow street court this morning anxious to see Oscar Wilde. His arrest yesterday, following close upon the sensational termination of his suit of libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, is discussed on all sides. C. F. Gill, who was Edward Carsons’ junior counsel for the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor today for the treasury department. At 11 o’clock the doors leading to the cells opened and Wilde was seen approaching, carrying a silk hat. When he reached the center of the prisoners’ dock he deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and learned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he has displayed while on the witness stand in Old Bailey.
London, April 7 — Crowds to persons besieged the vicinity of Bow street early yesterday morning, and the Police Court was filled with interested spectators as soon as the doors were opened. C. F. Gill, who was Edward M. Carson’s junior counsel in the defence of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor for the Treasury Department. Sir John Bridge, the presiding Magistrate, took his seat on the bench at eleven o’clock. The. Doors leading to the calls were then opened and Wilde was seen approaching, carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the centre of the prisoner’s dock he deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he displayed while on the witness stand in the Old Bailey.
Mr. Gill said he appeared to prosecute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting boys to terrible crimes and the actual committing of acts of gross indecency. Mr. Gill said the prosecution proposed to show that Alfred Taylor, a procurer, approached a young man named Parker, a valet out of position, and his brother groom. Taylor had told them how money could be made by going with a gentleman, and said Wilde was the man who gave much money to youths and men.They finally consented, and it was arranged that they should be introduced to Wilde at a dinner which he would give in a private room in Kittner’s restaurant. After this dinner Wilde announced to Taylor, who was also present that Charles Parker was the boy for him, and he took the latter to Savoy hall, where he committed the crime.
Gill said he appeared to prosecute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting boys to terrible crimes and actually committing acts of gross indecency. The prosecutor then related how in 1893, when Wilde was staying at the Savoy hotel, Alfred Taylor, who was arrested today, acted as procurer for Wilde, who repeatedly visited Taylor’s house. Continuing, Gill said the prosecution proposed to show how Taylor approched a young man named Parker, a valet out of a position, and his brother, a groom. Taylor, it was stated, had told them how money could be made by going with gentlemen, and said Wilde was a man who gave much money to youths and men. They finally consented, and it was arranged that they should be introduced to Wilde at a dinner he would give them in a private room at Kittner's restaurant. After this dinner Wilde announced to Taylor, who was also present, that Charles Parker was the boy for him, and he took the latter to Savoy hotel, where he committed a crime.
Parker was placed on the stand, and related at length, giving the most minute details of his intimacy with Wilde. He testified that he visited Wilde at the Savoy hotel, at Albemarle, at Wilde’s chambers, and at other addresses almost daily. While Parker was giving his testimony Wilde moved restlessly in the dock, and passed his hands across his face.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde, which is to take place in the Old Bailey.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde, which is to take place in the Old Bailey.
The counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone cross examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. The trial of Wilde will take place in the Old Bailey.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise.