WebMrs. Ruth Stephenson Gussman had separated from her husband, Pedro Gussman. It was her marriage to Gussman, a Catholic Porto Rican, which precipitated the killing of Father … WebJust months later, on Aug. 11, 1921, Father Coyle celebrated the wedding of Ruth Stephenson and Puerto Rican Pedro Gussman, who had worked at Rev. Stephenson’s house several years earlier. Shortly after the wedding, enraged by the ceremony, Rev. Stephenson went to the Catholic church with his rifle.

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WebMrs]' Ruth Stephenson-Gussman had separated from her husband, Pedro Gussman. It was her marriage to Gussman, a Catholic Porto Rican, which precipitated the killing of Father … Web—Reports that Ruth Stephenson Gussman, daughter of the Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson, would be one of the chief state witnesses when her father is tried on charges of murdering Father James E. Coyle, Catholic priest, were apparently confirmed today, when she appeared as the first witness before the grand jury. The girl whose marriage to a Catholic ... toxic waste sent to michigan

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WebMost telling was this legal reality: Pedro and Ruth could never have obtained a marriage license if he were not white. Yet in court Stephenson claimed that Gussman was a “Negro.” In fact, he testified that he has said as much to Coyle during their confrontation. WebPeople/CharactersRuth Stephenson Gussman. People/Characters by cover. Titles Covers. Works (1) Titles Order; Rising Road: A True Tale of Love, Race, and Religion in America by Sharon Davies: Character description. Description: This is … WebBIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 3.--Hearing on the Petition of Mrs. Ruth Stephenson Gussman for an injunction to restrain city, county nad State authorities from imprisoning her in an asylum, or... toxic waste mega slime lickers