The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-22

Grand Forks, June 22.-Gov-
ernor A. G. Sorlie at Devils
Lake, N. Oak, was mott
fled of Senator Ladd's death by the
Grand Forks Herald. He said he
could not say what steps would be
taken to fill the vacancy before he
had investigated the legal side of the
situation.
I certainly regret Senator Ladd's
death, he said. "He had done great
deal for North Dakota not only as
statesmen but through his chemical
researches"
Baltimore, June 22.-LP)-Senator
Ladd had been under treatment at
the Church Home and Infirmary here
for two weeks for kidney trouble and
complications, which developed as an
aftermath of neuritis. contracted a
year ago in North Dakota. His con-.
dition suddenly became critical with
in the past three days. His physi
clans gave up hope of his recovery
early today. He suffered serious
sinking spell during the night and
his death was known to be imminent
when the small portion of his fam
lily which could reach Baltimore TO-
day arrived at his bedside. The re-
mainder of his family, two sons and
four daughters, Culver of Fargo. N.
D.; Vernon of Cleveland, Ohio;
Katherine, Rizpah and Roslla of
Wisconsin, and Elizabeth, who had
been visiting Vernon in Cleveland,
were on their way to Baltimore to-
day.
Services at Capitol
Mrs. Ladd was seriously affected
by the Senator's death and, due to
this. it was planned today to ar
range funeral services in Washing
ton where the body would be in
tered temporarily in a vault until
Mrs. Ladd is able to make the trip
to North Dakota. 1t was expected
that the body would be taken to
Washington tomorrow.
A year ago Senator Ladd. while on
visit to his home, was caught in a
rain storm and his clothes became
thoroughly wet. He was travelling at
the time and was unable to change.
Shortly thereafter neuritis affected
his left shoulder and later went to
he came to Johns Hoskins hospital
found that his condition was not
then serious. and he was advised that
he might safely make his summer
trip to North Dakota. being careful
to avoid exertion.
Returns to Hospital
On June l he started, first visiting
his son, Vernon, in Cleveland. Rid
ing in an automobile his limbs be-
came cramped and the neuritis re-
turned. His physicians previously
had recommended that several af-
fected teeth be removed. This he had
planned to have done in Fargo after
he had filled several speaking en-
gagements. At Cleveland, however.
his condition became such as to pre-
clude further plans for the North
Dakota trip and he returned to
Johns Hopkins.
The facilities he required not be-
ing available there at the moment.
he was transferred to the Church
Home and Infirmary. His condition
at that time was not believed critical.
A few days later kidney trouble de-
veloped, and during the past week
and half his condition had daily
grown more serious.
Last night when the climax of his
illness arrived he failed to respond
to last resort treatment and sank
steadily until his death at 1920 a. m.
Suffers Setback
Washington, June Ex-senator
Ladd suffered critical setback dur
ing the night, it was announced here
today and his physicians were said to
hold little hope of his recovery at
that time.
The condition of the Senator, who
was undergoing treatment for kidney
trouble, was described as having
changed from serious to critical. He
still retained consciousness this
morning but there was little hope
that he would rally then. Physician
reported his condition as unchanged
last night and expressed Che opinion
that he would improve If he would
show disposition to make a fight.
The Senator went to the hospital
about ten days ago for neuritis and
rheumatism and the kidney trouble
developed only recently.
It was not generally known he
was ill before his condition began
to grow serious.
Senator Ladd. who had passed his
66th year, had been one Of the most
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