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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
24
Overmer Voliva, head of Zion City, denounces short skirts peek a boo waists bare arms and low necks as works of the Evil One. He tells his followers that any woman exposing her throat is a mutte and that such dress should be kept from Zion City.
Report from Charlevoix Michigan describes Chippewa graves on Garden Island where bottles of whiskey and other goods are left as offerings. Shelters built on graves reflect belief the soul seeks the Happy Hunting Ground and may return for refreshment, while disappearance of items like pork bread and fish is noted.
Mary Casey Thorne, once married to Joel Wolfe Thorne of the wealthy Thorne family, vows to fight a court battle over custody and income. She says Fifth Avenue wealth controls courts and will publicly expose secrets to prove poverty justice. The case pits Mary’s Third Avenue roots against the Fifth Avenue elite as she campaigns for her 6-year-old son.
Visitors from multiple states attend the Washington Bankers association two day session at the Seattle Clearing House quarters in the Alaska building. Mayor Caldwell welcomes guests as J T McVay Governor Hart HH H Turner W J Hindley and a Burns Detective agent prepare to address the gathering. Visiting ladies to be entertained by the Sunset Club this afternoon with Lip to Les Moines entertainment and an evening program of dinner dancing and vaudeville.
Henry De Corvert sought work in Portland claiming only $60 a week. He insisted he could prove his wage to the employer. The report notes his assertion amid the job-seeking scene and mentions the phrase Da Corvart.
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