Tag: May 1932
French Elections Marred by Radical Socialists’ Grip on Power
PARIS, May 2, 1932 – The streets of Paris were abuzz with whispers of a changing tide in French politics. Edouard Herriot, leader of the Radical Socialists, had emerged victorious in the country’s elections, but at what cost? The outcome was far from certain, with the electoral system pitting candidates against each other in a…
Capone’s Comeuppance: The Chicago Crime Boss Faces the Music
In a devastating blow to his empire, Al Capone’s appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court on May 2, 1932, marking the end of the infamous Chicago gangster’s battle to avoid serving his 11-year sentence in the Leavenworth Kansas penitentiary. The Department of Justice announced that Capone would be sent to the maximum-security prison, likely…
