Thomas Conway (Scotty): Grant County Miner Killed Near Shakespeare
Thomas Conway, a miner commonly known as “Scotty,” had been working at Shakespeare for a few weeks [1][2]. After pay day he spent his money and began drinking; by Monday he was broke and sobering up and decided to leave town by hopping a train [1][2]. When the train was a mile out of town, his clothes likely caught on an axle and he was whirled around and completely torn to pieces [1][2]. His head was torn off and the largest piece found was about three times the size of a silver dollar; he was recognized by his coat, pipe, and necktie [1][2]. Section men gathered the remains, and Judge Titus held an inquest that exonerated the railroad company from all blame [1][2].
Sources
- Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1890-09-19 (1890)For a few weeks past a miner named Thomas Conway, but commonly known as “Scotty” has been working up at Shakespeare. Friday he enjoyed pay day, and proceeded to blow in his pay, by Monday he was broke and…
- For a few weeks past a miner named… (1890)For a few weeks past a miner named Thomas Conway, but commonly known as “Scotty” has been working up at Shakespeare. Friday he enjoyed pay day, and proceeded to blow in his pay, by Monday he was broke and had…