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* Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune first reports on the death of Lemke, continued in a second article on page four. (October 20th, 1919)
* Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune first reports on the death of Lemke, continued in a second article on page four. (October 20th, 1919)
* Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune publishes on the death of Lemke.
* 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 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 publishes an article describing how Lemke may have brought women's attire onto boat without being noticed. (November 21st, 1919)
* Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the Evening World publishes an article describing how Lemke may have brought women's attire onto boat without being noticed. (November 21st, 1919)

Revision as of 20:09, 5 July 2022

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 New York Tribune first reports on the death of Lemke, continued in a second article on page four. (October 20th, 1919)
  • Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune publishes on the death of Lemke.
  • 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 publishes an article describing how Lemke may have brought women's attire onto boat without being noticed. (November 21st, 1919)
  • Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune describes witness Mrs. Rubin suggesting Lemke tried on bloomers at a clothing attire shop. (November 22nd, 1919)
  • Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the Evening World describes the investigation of Lemke's sister surrounding Lemke's death. (November 25th, 1919)
  • Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune publishes an article on the investigation into Lemke's death. (November 25th, 1919)
  • Library of Congress, Chronicling America, the New York Tribune reports on witness Rose Manley who dated Lemke. (December 12th, 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)