The Marouis of Queensberry's Libel Case.
ARREST OF OSCAR WILDE. | Per Press Association | . London, April 9. Oscar Wildo has been arrested. Oscar Wilde publishes a letter stating he abandoned his case in order to avoid placing Lord Douglas in the witness box. After the warrant had been issued for Wilde's arrest the police detained three essential witnesses. Lord Douglas and several men remained in conference with "Wilde at the Viaduct Hotel, Holburu, for several hours after the trial, and luuchecl together iv a private room. Subsequently thoy drove to tho bank, where Wilde withdrew a large sum of money. He was then lost sight of until arrested in an hotel ia Sloane street. Lord Douglas was much distressed when he found he was unable to bail him out. After the trial the Marquis of Queensberry sent Wilde a message stating he j would shoot him if he took his son i abroad. j The latter's name has been withdrawn from the play bills of the London and American theatres. April 7. Wilde has boon remanded till Thursday bail not being allowed. Parisian society is petrified at Mr Wilde's exposure.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 238, 8 April 1895, Page 2
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189The Marouis of Queensberry's Libel Case. Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 238, 8 April 1895, Page 2
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