Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 140, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1919 — PROHIBITION RAISES RATES OF HOTELS IN THE LOOP. [ARTICLE]

PROHIBITION RAISES RATES OF HOTELS IN THE LOOP.

Chicago, June 7.—Those who view with sorrowful anticipation the dawn of July 1 and national prohibition were given cause for more woe today. Chicago hotel managers today gaive notice that effective July 1, room rates and restaurant prices will be raised. Room rates will go up fifty cents to one dollar per day, and the restaurant prices accordingly. The reason is found in the jiesire of hotel owners to make up the decreased revenue which will result from the closing of the bars. The one cheering note in the lay sung by [ the bonefaces is that after July 1 i they will provide all the necessary ingredients for cocktails except the “kick.” Guests muM bring their own “kick.”