The document provides background information on Kentucky gubernatorial politics between 1899-1979. It discusses key figures like Happy Chandler and characteristics of Kentucky's political landscape during this period, including a strong governor and weak legislature, local influence, and lack of ideas. It then provides details on the controversial 1899 gubernatorial election between William Goebel and William Taylor that resulted in Goebel's assassination.

1. “ I never met a Kentuckian who wasn ’ t going home. ”

2. Kentucky Gubernatorial Politics: 1899-1979 (Or: How We Came To Be Only Slightly Better than Arkansas & Mississippi)

3. Major (Print) Sources

4. “ I never met a Kentuckian who wasn ’ t going home. ”

19. Characteristics of Political Landscape: Poor Entrepreneurial Climate; Limited Creative Class

30. The Election of 1899

38. The “ Old State Capitol ”

40. The Election of 1899: The Scene of the Crime

42. The Election of 1899: National Media Coverage

44. Goebel Immortalized

49. Into The 20th Century