Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1908 — STREET RIOTS IN PARIS [ARTICLE]

STREET RIOTS IN PARIS

Students Object to Now System of Medical Examinations. Parle, Dec. 25.—Establishment of a new system of examinations at the medical school of the Sorbonne, which system Is objectionable to the students, was the occasion of serious manifestations. Two thousand students paraded the streets, voicing their displeasure. They broke windows in the schqpl with stones and showered the police with eggs, stones and sticks. Several persons, including innocent witnesses, received Injuries. The republican guard was summoned and cleared the street The students resumed their demonstrations, but were dispersed with the aid of the police. The medical school has been closed by the authorities.