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Sheriffs of Reno County: George M. Duckworth

November 18, 2020 by Jim Potter 2 Comments

· George M. Duckworth (1867-1954) Sheriff 1907-1911 · It’s Tuesday, October 18, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Hutchinson Chief of Police George “Came” Duckworth, 60, and Mrs. Anna Kelly, 46, police matron, are at the police station, talking. * “If the citizenry knew we worked 15-hour days with hardly a day off, do you think they would recommend we receive more support from the city?” asked Anna. “Hard to tell,” replied Chief Duckworth. “There are some who think we’re already overpaid. … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: George M. Duckworth

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Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bank Bandit

February 12, 2020 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

· Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Bank Bandit Bob Collins was a wanted man. Thug, ex-convict, and bank bandit, he was no choir boy. Even his father admitted that as a youth, his son always seemed to be getting into trouble because he was easily influenced. * Reno County Sheriff Fay F. Brown, 35, pressed a piece of ice against his jaw. Hutchinson Chief of Police George M. Duckworth, 60, wiped the blood off his pistol. It was April 22, 1927. The two local lawmen had just locked up Robert “Bob” … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bank Bandit

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