The San Francisco Call - Sunday, April 28, 1895
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Trial of Oscar Wilde.
LONDON, ENG., April 27. -- The trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor was resumed at the Old Bailey Court to-day. Alfred Wood was severely cross-examined by Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for Wilde, but his evidence was not shaken. Frederick Atkins, described as a variety singer, gave evidence as to knowing Alfred Taylor and others mentioned during the trial. The trial was finally postponed until Monday.
London, April 27. -- The trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor was resumed at the Old Bailey Court today, with a large attendance. Alfred Wood was examined and was then cross-examined by Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C., counsel for Wilde, but his evidence was not shaken. Frederick Atkins, described as a variety singer, gave evidence as to knowing Alfred Taylor and others mentioned during the trial. This witness was also questioned by counsel with the view of showing that he received £500 from a foreign Count whose yacht was lying at Scarborough, but the witness denied having received the money.