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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
6
A report notes the upcoming appointment of a new warden for the penitentiary at Sioux Falls. The article cites a forthcoming change after the tenure of the prior official and hints at administrative adjustments in the facility.
Harry L. Parmley of Sioux Falls is named warden to succeed Warden Swenson, with duties commencing May 17. Parmley, a 24 year resident, has been active in coal, wood, and cement business and politics, including two terms on the board of education and one term in the state legislature. Deputy warden vacancy follows Cooley’s resignation, with Charles Nelson acting.
Two former deputies have been sentenced in relation to the case. The details remain limited in the available text.
Editor Fry closed the Daily Star after ten days saying two daily papers could not be made to pay. He admitted the venture proved a hard proposition and that the associated press dispatches would be too costly for Mitchell. Fry indicated he would seek another location or outlet in the future.
The Chamberlain area begins major bridge and rail yard expansion. About two hundred workers lay two new sidings south of the depot and a tramway links to a large draw boat site. Piling and trestles rise as four hundred men are expected to toil next week.
Citizens along the Milwaukee road petition to extend daily train service from Sioux Falls to Mitchell via La Crosse. The move would boost Sioux Falls shopping trips and aid local robbers? not clear. Crews currently based in Sioux Falls would need relocation to Mitchell if extended.
Article outlines new plans for a larger Corn Palace building with seating for more counties. Architect Wherry drafts designs for a modern facility to be reviewed by the committee, with Sept 25 to 30 set as dates for the exposition and consideration of musical acts pending Sousa and Signor Sorrentino tours.
The legislature passed a law regulating automobiles with an emergency clause. It requires state registration of each vehicle through the secretary of state who assigns a visible number on the back. Speed limits are set for urban areas and country roads, aiming to restrict fast driving in populated places.
Sioux Falls critic notes Mitchell residents ignore the capital move issue as rail developments loom. Surveyors scout Milwaukee crossing toward the Black Hills, threatening fence takings and orchard damage while Mitchell lobbies for freight rates and regional distribution status. Sioux City backs Mitchell. Mitchell passes antispitting ordinances as Chief Keith enforces public order.
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