The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 28, 1928, Page 1

i-===] THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE =a) ESTABLISHED 1873 | BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1928 PRICE FIVE CENTS Governor Sorlie Dead From Fight With Heart Disease RASKOB CALLS NORTH DAKOTA ‘SMITH STATE Ars Campaign Manager Claims 847 Electoral Col- lege Votes §1 MORE THAN MAJORITY Prophesies Greatest Popular Vote Ever Accorded Can- . didate St. Louis, Aug. 28.—(AP)—John 3. Raskeb, ‘chaitaan of the Dare, cratic national committee, today took up the campaign problems of eight middlewestern states, four of which he chi in an election fore- cast as “fighting ground” and four * ‘were to lay thi pectin: pre] y thei ms - before ‘he “chairman in 5 tate conferences todsy and » Which will end in session Wednesday. x Raskob and many other Democrats - will depart Wednesday night for Hot Springs, Ark., to attend the notifi- cation ceremonies for Senator Joe T. Robinson, vice-presidential nominee. Claims 347 Votes In a formal statement, Raskob claimed Governor Smith would re- ceive 309 of the 531 electoral votes with at least an even chance of carrying states having a total of 38 additional votes. This would run the Smith total to 847, or 81 more than @ majority. be o hice to accurately, —_ cast the result of an election, ° kob’s statement said. “I am sure, however, that with the infor- mation at hand any reasonably: pru- dent this time 8; ind 8; 1 Minnesota 12; Mississippi 10; Mi souri 18; Montana 4; Nebraska 8; Yor Ab Nenaa 9) Noni chelan ‘orl H Hi Bouth Carolia 9; ‘Texas $0; Virgins ina 9; 5 12; Wisconsin 13; T 12. cl North Dakota HEIFETZ WEDS CINEMA QUEEN Fi i Ap fol BEE frit: i “af id ie i | a # i | “3 ye : d 3 : fly &) iyfts ee fi ie $5EE 3 E a di sF i | if FF t i i rE i i ; li BEG [i ik perience and ability became ine | atfiliated with the Nonpartisan League in 1916, being elected TS TENTATIVELY PLANNED TODAY Rites Will Probably Be Held Thursday BURIAL IN GRAND FORKS ; Military Guard Ordered at Dis- booms. Lieutenant Governor Walter Maddock, the governorship of North Dakota A. G. Sorlie. Maddock was first Plaza, succeeds to the death of Governor lieutenant governor in 1924, being re-elected in 1926. His election to the lieutenant | 4*7 governorship came in tion of his services to the Non- partisan League as a member of the Legislature and his ex- “asa lawamaker. He first actively to the legislature in 1914 with the endorsement of the old Equity cooperative league organization. He was born in Grand Forks September 13, 1880. New State Executive Is Self-Educated Man‘ ia-/Sought Nonpartisan League|/ Sorlie Big-Hearted, Endorsement for Govern- or at Convention Governor Sorlie’s death brings to the executive chair a man who Christianson Says St. Paul, Mi Aug. 28.—) cae et et ERS E i ei¥ i its ee es posal of Family as Mark of Respect arrive here at 3 o'clock “to do ing possible to help the ps ber Ba family.” From this it was assumed that the new chief ve would place the resources of the state government at the command of the Sorlie family in their hour of bereavement. Flags on buildings at the state capitol and on Bismarck streets were at half mast today as Bismarck mourned the passing of the stdte’s chief executive. The flags on the streets were the same as those used for decorative purposes on holidays and festive oc- casions but the note of solemnity was accentuated by their position on ‘entative ma funeral services, announced at the executive mansion this m vide for a state funeral here Thurs- afternoon in the house chamber at the state capitol, the place in belgie baie sir il delivered his two 8. ‘The boay ‘will betaken to “Gran: Forks Friday morning and buried Saturday afternoon. Byrne Is At a meeting this morning Robert Byrne was named chairman Chairman of state officials of State Jof the committee on arrangements. It was decided to appoint six state officials as a guard of honor at the funeral services to accompany the body to its final resting place, will be Grand Forks, services may go at the ex- of the state. The committee decided to close the capitol building dur! the funeral services here and on day of the byrial. a cone ‘dns * vena ‘cor si national [ici regiment, in a telegram from jickinson ordered Captain Herman Brocopp of the local national company to place a military guard of one officer and it men at the dis; of the Sorlie family as a ai 4 H { F i pii-} ete ey : fan ti re ra a 7 es i J > i | if Governor A. G. Sorlie, who died today at the executive mansion after a month’s illness of heart disease, was the 14th Pro- | governor of North Dakota. He succeeded Governor R, A. Nestos on January 1, 1925. He was re-elected by the North Dakota a pt veucenh on steed a Pon was aq candidate of e league wing of the state republican. on both occasions. el eaeralire Prottice He was the second executive to die Frank Briggs dying during his term. Briggs was succeeded by SPRAGUE GIVES $25,000 BAIL J. M. Hanley, Mandan, and Father Furnish Bonds in Fargo Nestos Says Cares Taxed Gov. Sorlie Minot, Aug. 28—(AP)—For- | mer Governor R. A. Nestos of Minot, in a statement on Gov- ernor Sorlie’s death, this morn- ‘ing said: “The death of Gov- ernor Sorlie comes as 3 great shock. While I knew that his Forge: N. D., Aug. 28.— (AP) — Manville H. Sprague, former cashier of the First National Bank of Graf- ton arrested in Norfolk, Va., August 10. Following a 15 months’ search by federal authorities, who char; him with misapplication of e bank's funs, was held to the next term of the United States district court at Grand Forks when ar- i raigned before United States Court Commissioner J. K. Bingham, here last night. Bail was set at $25,000 and was immediately furnished. arrived here at 6:00 p. m. Bail for Sprague was furnis b his father, . » Grafton, and J. M. Hanley, FRAUD CHARGE ~ FACES DOHEN & Kt ¥ if) F Hi HE a R 4 F ; tia i ieee < x 3 ¢ F, ¢ ® & z F EL & Pdi Lh Ha Lf aE: rr if F electorate in November, 1926, and inaugurated his sec-} Succumbs at 3:45 a.m. After Valiant Battle Immediate Family Gathers at Bedside as 14th Governor of State Fights Slow Death From 5 p. m. Monday When Physicians Announced He Could Not Live 24 Hours ° GIVES USUAL GOOD NIGHT GREETINGS TO CHILDREN Last Sacrament of Lutheran Church Administered to Dying Executive at 9 p. m.; Efforts Made to Intercept Relatives Who Had Left Bismarck on Sunday Assured of His Recovery Governor Arthur G. Sorlie died at the executive mansion at 3:45 this morning. At his bedside were gathered his immediate family. Most of the relatives here Sunday had left feeling that the chief executive was so much improved that he had a fighting Shortly atter’s Monday, hi ly. r 5 p. m. lay, his physicians announced that he could not live 24 hours. According to medical men at his bedside few patients suffering from heart disease put up such a valiant battle against terrible odds. Until within an hour of his death he was fully conscious. Early in the he gave his usual good-night greeting to the children and a family. jut 9 p. m., Rev. I. G. Monson, pastor of Trinity English Lutheran church was summoned, and administered the last sacrament according to the rites of the Lutheran church. Governor Sorlie was able to exchange words with his pas- tor. He even then spoke optimistically of his recovery and de- terminedly fought against a growing weakness. From that hour until the final summons came, Governor Sorlie gave evi- dence of great latent strength. So restless did he become, so lahore was his respiration that sedatives were frequently. ‘ Efforts were made to intercept his brothers and _ sisters who arrived Saturday from Albert Lea, as well as Oscar Sorlie, another brother of Buxton, N. D., who was also in Bismarck Sunday.. Assurances that Governor Sorlie might have passed the crisis caused them to start homeward. The family of the chief executive was also of the opinion that he had a fighting chance to recover. Arnold Berg of Grand Forks, Governor Sorlie’s business associate, arrived at the executive mansion before the governor passed away, but too late to be recognized by him. Governor Sorlie was 54 years old. The body was taken to Webb’s funeral parlors and for interment will be announced soon. Official notification will be made upon Walter Maddock. Plans Miasa. whe sam ansesele Getone teal na deck ae the state. Walter Maddock, of Plaza, was notified by The over long distance telephone of Governor Sorlie’s death. He stated that he would start for Bismarck by automobile with Highway Commissioner Ashley. They expected to arrive here at 2 p. m. today. At Governor Sorlie’s bedside when the end came were, his wife, Arthur, Jr., Louise, a daughter, Miss Stella Hilleboe, a sister-in-law and Mrs. Hilleboe, Mrs. Sorlie’s mother. Pride in his ability as a salesman was one of the motivating forces of the life of A. G. Sorlie, who was governor of the state from 1924 to 1928, to filling a i i to view four years later, when the Menparteane SRued: Se Teaees Sa City Man Sorlie was a city man with exten- sive, Lesineke incarnate: when pes sae in a country school and at the Al- bert Lea Academy. He was the son| men. fi, both his. parents heving’ boon le, parent vi born in Norway. Worked in Bank His first experience in North Da- kota came when he was 19 years old. He came to this state January 1, 1894, and worked for three years in a bank at Buxton, Traill coun- Later he joperated a re at Buxton and in 1899