The Boston Globe - Wednesday, May 22, 1895
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CANES AND FISTS
Figured in the Fight in
London Street.
Marquis of Queensberry Met
Son in
Piccadilly.
Hard Words and Blows
Quickly Followed.
Both Arrested and Taken to
Police Station.
Lord Alfred Douglas Got the
Worst of the "Scrap."
The marquis of Queensberry met his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, in Piccadilly shortly after the conclusion of the Taylor trial, this afternoon, when he stopped him and abused him roundly for continuing to uphold Wilde.
The Marquis of Queensberry met his son. Lord Alfred Douglas, in Piccadilly, shortly after the conclusion of the trial. He stopped him and abused him roundly for continuing to uphold Oscar Wilde.
LONDON, May 21. - The Marquis of Queensberry met his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, in Piccadilly shortly after the conclusion of the Taylor trial this afternoon, when he stopped him and abused him roundly for continuing to uphold Oscar Wilde. There was much violent language on both sides, and the quarrel soon reached the point of blows.
One report has it that the marquis and Lord Alfred fought in the street with sticks and fists, the son getting the worst of it, showing several bad contusions in the face.
Another report says that the Marquis and Lord Alfred fought in the street with sticks and fists, the son getting the worst of the battle. The crowd cheered the Marquis.
Both Lord Queensberry and his son were arrested and taken to the Vine st police station, followed by a mob. After a short detention in the station the father and son were released.
Both the Marquis of Queensberry and his son were arrested and taken to the Vine street police station, followed by a crowd. After a short detention in the station, the father and son were released.
The marquis upon leaving the police station showed traces of having been engaged in the affray. He was cheered by the crowd until he drove off in a cab.
The marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, have been summoned to appear in the Marlboro st court tomorrow to answer the charge of disorderly conduct and fighting on the street.
The Marquis of Queensberry and his son Lord Alfred Douglas have been summed to appear in the Marlborough street court tomorrow morning, to answer the charge of disorderly conduct and fighting on the street.
The Marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Alfred, have been summoned to appear in the Marlborough Street Court to-morrow morning to answer the charge of disorderly conduct and fighting on the street.
The Marquis and his son have been summoned to appear in the Marlborough Street Court tomorrow morning to answer the charge of disorderly conduct and fighting on the street.
TAYLOR FOUND GUILTY.
Court Deferred Passing Sentence on
Oscar Wilde's Friend.
LONDON, May 21 - The trial of Alfred Taylor was resumed in the Old Bailey court this morning.
LONDON, May 21 - The trial of Alfred Taylor was resumed in the Old Bailey court this morning.
LONDON, May 23. -- The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed in the Old Bailey Court this morning. Nothing new was elicited.
The trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor was resumed at the Old Bailey this morning.
The judge, in summing up the evidence, directed the jury to acquit Taylor as regarded his complicity with the young man, Wood, leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be directly guilty.
The judge, in summing up the evidence, directed the jury to acquit Taylor as regarded his complicity with the young man, Wood, leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be directly guilty.
The judge, in summing up the evidence, directed the jury to acquit Taylor, as regards his complicity with the young man Woods, leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be directly guilty.
The Judge, in summing up the evidence, directed the jury to acquit Taylor as regarded his complicity with the young man Wood, leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be guilty. The jury retired at 3:25 PM.
The Judge, in summing up the evidence, directed the jury to acquit Taylor as regarded his complicity with Wood, leaving them to decide upon the three remaining charges.
The evidence was concluded with Taylor's testimony, and counsel began their addresses to the jury. The Judge, in summing up the evidence, directed the jury to acquit Taylor as regarded his complicity with the young man Wood, leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be directly guilty.
The judge directed the jury to acquit Taylor on the one count leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be directly guilty.
The Judge, in summoning up the evidence directed the judge to acquit Taylor as regarded his complicity with the young man Wood, leaving them to decide upon the three charges in which Taylor is alleged to be directly guilty. The jury retired at 3:25 and found Taylor guilty on several accounts in the indictment. The court deferred sentence.
The jury retired at 3.25 p m.
The marquis of Queensberry occupied a seat in the court in the forenoon.
The marquis of Queensberry occupied a seat in the court in the forenoon.
The Marquis of Queensberry is attending the court during the trial.
The Marquis of Queensberry is attending the court during the trial.
Taylor was found guilty on several counts in the indictment.
The court deferred sentence.