The Freeman’s Journal - Friday, April 12, 1895
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THE PROSECUTION OF OSCAR WILDE.
London, Thursday
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor again appeared in the dock at Bow street to-day, the former on charges of gross indecency and his companion on a warrant alleging conspiracy for an unlawful purpose. The Extradition Court was thronged when Sir John Bridge took his seat.
London, Thursday.Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor again appeared in the dock at Bow street to-day, the former on charges of gross indecency and his companion on a warrant alleging conspiracy for an unlawful purpose. The Extradition Court was thronged when Sir John Bridge took his seat.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor again appeared in the dock at Bow Street yesterday, the former on charges of gross indecency, and his companion on a warrant alleging conspiracy for an unlawful purpose. Both were remanded till this day week, bail being refused.
Mr Gill again appeared for the Treasury; Sir Edward Clarke and Mr Travers Humphreys defended Wilde; Mr Arthur Newton, solicitor, appeared for Taylor.
Mr Gill again appeared for the treasury; Sir Edward Clarke and Mr Travers Humphreys defended Wilde; Mr Arthur Newton, solicitor, appeared for Taylor.
Both prisoners have altered somewhat in appearance. Wilde is thinner and paler, and Taylor has lost the jaunty and contemptuous bearing with which he surveyed his surroundings on the last occasion.
Both prisoners have altered somewhat in appearance. Wilde is thinner and paler, and Taylor has lost the jaunty and contemptuous bearing with which he surveyed his surroundings on the last occasion.
Sir E Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and probably should take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceedings in that court.
Sir E Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and probably should take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceedings in that court.
Sir E. Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and he should probably take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceeding in that court.
Sir E. Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and he should probably take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceeding in that court.
The Magistrate said it was incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as soon as possible.
The Magistrate said it was incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as soon as possible.
The Magistrate said it was incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as speedily as possible.
The Magistrate said it wae incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as speedily as possible.
Sir John Bridge: It seems incumbent upon all of us to get the matter through as quickly as possible.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied he was a friend of any of the men arrested there. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied he was a friend of any of the men arrested there. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr. Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy Square, but denied he was a friend of any of the men arrested there. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied that he was a friend of many of the men arrested there. Taylor might not have heard Wilde ask witness to go to the Savoy. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied that he was a friend of many of the men arrested there. Taylor might not have heard Wilde talk witness to go to the Savoy. Witness knew a man nmed Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Mr Gill did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr Gill did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr. Gill did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr Gill said he did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr Gill said he did not know why this cross-exammination was being pursued.
Mr Newton replied that he was entitled to show this witness was an associate of most notorious and degraded characters. Parker replying to further questions admitted receiving from two men £30, being part of a sum which had been obtained from a gentleman under an accusation of crime.
Mr Newton replied that he was entitled to show this witness was an associate of most notorious and degraded characters. Parker replying to further questions admitted receiving from two men £30, being part of a sum which had been obtained from a gentleman under an accusation of crime.
Mr. Newton replied that he was entitled to show this witness was an associate of most notorious and degraded characters. Parker, replying to further questions, admitted receiving from two men £30, being part of a sum which had been obtained from a gentleman under an accusation of crime.
Frederick Atkins, who described himself as a comedian, detailed circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, who described himself as a comedian, detailed circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, who described himself as a comedian, detailed circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, 20, who described himself as a comedian, detailed the circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, 20, who described himself as a comedian, detailed the circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Edward Shelley, who said he was formerly employed at a firm of publishers with whom the defendant Wilde had business, also gave evidence against him.
Edward Shelley, who said he was formerly employed at a firm of publishers with whom the defendant Wilde had business, also gave evidence against him.
Edward Shelley, who said he was formerly employed at a firm of publishers with whom the defendant, Wilde, had business, also gave evidence against him.
The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle said he pressed Wilde for a small bill to deter him from frequenting that house. This was in consequence of something he had seen.
The proprietor of the Hotel Albermarle said he pressed Wilde for a small bill to deter him from frequenting that house. This was in consequence of something he had seen.
Mr Gill announced that he did not propose to go further to-day.
Sir J Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoner until to-morrow week, and again declined to accept bail
Sir J. Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoner until to-morrow week, and again declined to accept bail.
Sir J. Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoners until Friday next week, and again declined to accept bail.
Sir J. Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoners until Friday next week, and again declined to accept bail.
Sir John Bridge then remanded the prisoner until 12 o'clock on Friday week, and again refused to accede to applications for bail.