The Boston Globe - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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WILDE A WITNESS.
Swears that Former Testimony Was
Absolutely True.
LONDON, April 30 - At the opening of today's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, counselor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.
LONDON, April 30 - At the opening of today's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, counselor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.
LONDON, April 30.– At the opening of to-days sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Counselor C. F. GIll intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. The Court said that after the evidence which had been given the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
LONDON, April 30. - At the opening of to-day's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Counselor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. The court said that after the evidence which had been given the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
London, April 30 - At the opening of to-day's proceedings in the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor Mr. Gill intimated the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. The Court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The Court said that after the evidence which had been given the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
Tho court said that after the evidence, which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke: "Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts."
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward' Clarke- Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on these counts.
Sir Edward Clarke--Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I asked for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir EDWARD CLARKE.-- I ask for a verdict of not guilty at once on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke.-- That cannot be done. I have a right to have a verdict of not guilty on these counts.
The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that it would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that it would simply accede to the application of Mr Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The judge refused to listen to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
Sir Edward Clarke said: "Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts." The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
Wilde was called to the witness stand.
He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross examination without variation.
He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross examination without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness box. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross examination without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness-stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross-examination without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross examination, without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross-examination without variation.
Oscar Wilde was called to the witness stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross-examination without variation.
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine).
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine).
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglass’ poems nor had he had anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine).
Alfred Taylor, codefendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career.
Alfred Taylor, codefendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career.
He was educated at Marlboro college, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of $200,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
He was educated at Marlboro college, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of $200,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor was called to the stand. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand, and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, codefendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough college, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand, and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and becanme an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with WIlde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer of the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £4,000 pounds. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
The evidence for the defense was finished this afternoon when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who, he asked, would believe them. He spoke in this strain at considerable length and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence, and the extraordinary efforts of the orator to secure the acquittal of his client.
The evidence for the defense was finished this afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who, he asked, would believe them? He spoke in this strain at considerable length, and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence, and the extraordinary efforts of the orator to secure the acquittal of his client.
The evidence for the defence was finished in the afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who would believe them? He spoke in this strain at considerable length and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence and the extraordinary efforts of the orator to secure the acquittal for his client.
The evidence for the defence in the Wilde case was finished this afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Then he asked who would believe them? He spoke in this strain at considerable length and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence, and the extraordinary effects of the orator to secure the acquittal of his client.
The evidence for the defence was finished this afternoon, when Sid Edward Clarke addressed the jury on behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who, he asked, would believe them? He spoke in this strain at considerable length, and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquent, and the extraordinary efforts of the orator to secure the acquittal of his client. Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely. The judge will charge the jury tomorrow.
LONDON, April 30. - The evidence for the defence in the Wilde case was finished this afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who, he asked, would believe them? He spoke in this strain at considerable length, and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence.
The evidence for the defence was finished this afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. He spoke in this strain at considerable length, and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence and the extraordinary efforts of the orator to secure the acquittal of his client. Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely. The judge will charge the jury to-morrow.
Mr Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely. The judge will charge the jury tomorrow.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contented that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely. The judge will charge the jury for tomorrow.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely.