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Among the activities of Sheridan's men was to enforce the various price controls and other
temporary restrictions during the period of crisis. In the hand-written note above, Mayor Mason
informs the general that he is revoking, for non-compliance with his order that all saloons
close at eight, the licenses of Roger Plant at 489 S. Clark and of Larry Gavin at the corner
of Taylor and Clark Streets. The mayor adds, "Both of these places are keeping riotous
places and are frequented by prostitutes."
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General Sheridan in Command 