 "The New York Times", in an August 2, 1900, article, noted that the day before the election, the Red Shirts disrupted the speech of Mr. Teague and demolished the platform on which he spoke.The Red Shirts were indirectly supported by many law enforcement officials, who failed to take action against them in most counties throughout the state.Later, as Teague was traveling to Dunn County, during his canvassing tour of the state, he was kidnapped by the Red Shirts and driven out of town.