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| | SHOWDOWN 1913 |
 | | He was by far the richest businessmen in the city, with ownership of Independent Newspapers, the DUTC, and a large stake in the Great Southern and Western Railway Company, and Clery's department Store. |
 | | Many Middle class people were horrified that the trams had gone on strike, as it was Horse Show week, and the Viceroy to Ireland, Lord Aberdeen, and his good wife were due to attend the show, and the organisers did not want any hitches to mar the event. |
 | | From that morning, and for a few days later, dozens of trams were stopped and attacked by striking drivers, in an attempt to further hinder the activities of the DUTC. |
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