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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
3
Joseph Riley, ringleader of a counterfeit gang with six imprisoned members, was sentenced to five years at McNeil Island, following pleas of purity on 16 counts. Dorothy Riley received ten months in county jail. Her reaction showed distress as the verdict was delivered.
Fort Lawton's entire personnel has been taken into Seattle post No. 18 American Legion. There are several hundred men at the fort.
Russian Red Army advances across a 200 mile front in the East and similar stretches on the Western and Southern fronts. They push about 40 miles beyond Bolshevik lines in some sectors while Admiral Kolchak’s forces reportedly suffer large prisoner losses. A red cavalry detachment penetrated lines near Aromy capturing Ponairy and Fatesh before White forces counterattacked.
Advertising copy extols Egyptian senna in Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a superior laxative for dyspepsia and bowel issues. It claims the product, first in the U S Pharmacopeia, uses senna with pepsin to provide a reliable tonic laxative and notes millions of bottles sold annually. It invites readers to request a free trial bottle by mail.
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