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Leper ex-husband case drives Tacoma divorce shock
Mrs Marly Tausan, formerly married to John Ruskin Barry, recounts years of abuse and fear while living with leprosy afflicted husband Early. She details escapes, threats to her children, and the divorcing decision made after his confinement at Diamond Point quarantine station.
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George Tausan
John Ruskin Barry
Tacomata
Washington
Marly
Pierce County
Dominick Pittori
Pittori
Tausan
Early
New York
New York City
Diamond Point
John
Mrs. Farly
Summit
Manley
Harry
Los Angeles
Fie
Barry
Boston
Mass
Putwatory
Philippine Islands
Canton
N. C
Washington, D. C
Sum
Western
Hansen
Norway
Diamond Point Colony
Tacoma
Diamond Head
Benjamin Early
Tacona
Laly