SCHOLARS ON STRIKE.
DISPERSED BY THE POLICE. (United Press Association —Copyright). LONDON, March 7. Hundreds of scholars in Warwickshire struck as a protest against the decision of the- authorities to enfoice attendance after film children had passed their thirteenth birthday. They paraded the streets, carrying flags, and damaged the school buildings. The police dispersed them several times. The children in Scottish schools are causing trouble.' In one they demanded a short school day, a luiltholiday, and no caning. When they returned each one was given four strokes. The headmaster was busy for half an hour.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3584, 9 March 1914, Page 5
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95SCHOLARS ON STRIKE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3584, 9 March 1914, Page 5
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