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WV Gubernatorial Field Shapes Up As Candidates Line Up
The state faces a crowded Republican primary with potential three to five hopefuls for governor. Fred Paul Grosscup of Charleston announces a platform to develop WV natural wealth and industry locally while boosting agriculture and schools. Other announced rivals include C. L. Mont Topping for state auditor and J. G. Tilton for commissioner of agriculture, with incumbent Jas H Stewart seeking re election. Possible senate bid from C. J. Heaberlin and mentions of FW Tilly Chace Bear and John Hawley as contenders, as campaign lines form after a regional education convention.
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Lilly- Robinson
Fred Paul Grosseup
Charleston
Grosscup
West Virginia
Fairmont
Geo. M. Ford
1. F. Maresh
C. L. Broadwater
M. P. Shawkey
Shawkey
West Virginia University
C. L
Mont) Topping
Ife
J. G. Tilton
State Senate
Heaberlin
Naleigh
Hmeahertlin
FW. Tilly
Suerers
Chace Bear
Monroe
John Hawley
Peleieh