John W Lemke (1897-1919)

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.

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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 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)