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What was the Gubernatorial election of 1899 for William Goebel?
The 1899 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1899, to choose the 33rd governor of Kentucky. The incumbent, Bradley, was term-limited and unable to seek re-election.

Question: Who were the men?
Self-contained rewrite: Who were the men seeking the democratic nomination during the 1899 Kentucky gubernatorial election?