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John W Lemke born, possibly, 1897 or 1898 and was found deceased in 1919. The authorities ruled their cause of death a suicide. Possibly transgender or gender non-binary, their body was discovered wearing clothes of the opposite gender.
- Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the Norwich Bulletin reports a Miss Ellen Bellows identified an article of clothing possessed by Lemke. (November 14th, 1919)
- Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the Evening World describes the investigation of Lemke's sister surrounding Lemke's death. (November 14th, 1919)
- Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune publishes an article on the investigation into Lemke's death. (November 15th, 1919)
- Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the Norwich Bulletin describes the suicide or murder of someone with the birth name John W. Lemke who was found cross-dressed after their death. (December 12th, 1919)
- Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the Bridgeport Times publishes an opinion about "shocking aberrations", attributing Lemke's state of mind to their death and expression. (December 12th, 1919)
