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New York's Raines Law meant to crack down on drinking, but it instead gave rise to an industry of hotel brothels.
Blue laws banned saloons from selling alcoholic beverages on Sundays, but the Raines law of 1896 permitted hotels to do so. When saloon keepers responded by creating bedrooms, which were then used for prostitution, the Committee demanded inspections of premises to distinguish legitimate hotels from saloons.
John Raines. The Raines Liquor-Tax Law, The North American Review, Vol. 162, No. 473 (Apr., 1896), pp. 481-485. Frank B. Gilbert and Robert C. Cumming. The Liquor Tax Law of 1896: The Excise And Hotel Laws of the State of New York, As Amended to the Legislative Session of 1897. With Complete Notes, Annotations and Forms. Albany, N.Y.: M. Bender ...
The Committee of Fifteen was a New York City citizens' group formed in November 1900 to combat prostitution and gambling.Established by influential members of New York's upper class, the Committee aimed to expose and reduce vice within the city, focusing particularly on areas where police corruption and political protection facilitated illegal activities.
The Best Room At... Hotel Chelsea. William Li. April 16, 2024 at 10:26 AM. Best Room At... Hotel Chelsea Annie Schlechter.
The building was the first in Los Angeles to have two elevators—one for the public and the other for members. The men's dining room, reading room, bar and lounge were on the top floor. On the floor below was the ladies' dining room. Exterior street view of the former five-story California Club clubhouse on Fifth Street and Hill Street. 1905 ...
Experts say there are good reasons for the abundance of personal injury law firm billboards in Los Angeles, ... A full-size billboard in Los Angeles is roughly $5,000 to $10,000 per four-week ...
Girardi & Keese or Girardi Keese was a Los Angeles law firm headquartered on Wilshire Boulevard.It was founded in 1965 by lawyers Thomas Girardi and Robert Keese. [1] [2] It was known for representing plaintiffs against major corporations, including Merck, Boeing and Pacific Gas & Electric. [1]