John Raines
American politician (1840-1909) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69
John Raines was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He authored the 1896 Raines Law, which prohibited liquor sales on Sundays, except in hotels, which had the unintended consequence of fostering prostitution.
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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1909 · aged 69
