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Prohibition Shift as New York Police Ease Saloon Patrols
A New York police order limits patrols at speakeasies to prevent static from officers in duty, allowing more freedom for patrons. The piece riffs on prohibition era figures and the era’s social tension, mentioning Dreamland and Tex Guinan and noting the evolving enforcement climate.
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Cereng Anepante
New York
Rerk
Pire
Whalen
Henreforth
Stulicemen