Allegheny County PA Archives-  Obituaries: Anderson, Charles, 25 Oct 1892

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from The Pittsburg Press dated Tuesday, October 25, 1892 (page 1):
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT
Charles ANDERSON, one of the oldest and most reliable freight 
conductors on the West Penn road, met a horrible death at 8:15 
this morning.  He was employed as a yard conductor.  As his train 
was passing Herrs station this morning, he accidentally fell from 
the first car and the entire train of 30 cars passed over him.  
His body was literally ground to pieces, not enough being left 
together to identify.  Portions were scattered along the track 
for almost a quarter of a mile.  The head was severed from the 
trunk.  The remains were collected and taken to Ebbert's undertaking 
rooms. 

The accident was not seen by anyone on the train and nothing was 
known of it until the remains were discovered on the track.  

ANDERSON was one of the most highly respected conductors on the 
road, and was always efficient in the discharge of his duties.  
He has been on the road since he was quite a young man and has 
many friends among the employees.  He was married and resided 
at 81 White Oak alley, Allegheny.

from The Pittsburg Press dated Wednesday, October 26, 1892 (page 4):
The funeral of Conductor Charles ANDERSON, aged 37 years, who was killed 
on the West Penn road, will take place at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon 
from his residence, on Whiteoak alley, Allegheny.  (under the article 
title, Gathered to Rest)

from The Pittsburg Press dated Wednesday, October 26, 1892 (page 6):
 
A verdict of accidental death was rendered in the case of Charles ANDERSON, 
who was run over by his own train near Chestnut street, Allegheny, yesterday.  
(under the article title, Work of the Coroner) 

from the Allegheny City death records:
Charles ANDERSON, married, age 35, railroad man, died October 25, 1892; crushed 
on railroad; born in Cambria County PA; lived on White Oak Alley; buried in Union 
Dale Cemetery on October 27, 1892.