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Herman Lemke

Released

Gender:Male

Race:White

Era:1910s

State:Pennsylvania

Time Imprisoned:

1 Year 5 Months 11 Days

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Anti-Militarism

Biography

Herman Lemke, from eastern Pennsylvania, served in Atlanta Penitentiary from December 30, 1918, to June 10, 1920.

Case

Charges: Federal prosecution under the Espionage Act of 1917 and/or the Sedition Act of 1918.

Incarcerated: Dec 30, 1918

Released: Jun 10, 1920

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