Edwin Clay Timanus (1863–1923) was an American politician who served as mayor of

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from 1904 to 1907. He assumed the office after the suicide of his predecessor

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. He was succeeded by

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J. Barry Mahool. Born in Baltimore to John T. and Fannie (Carroll) Timanus, his brother Gutavus served as mayor of

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. His family owned a watermill. He was also a member of the Maryland racing commission and active in Republican politics. He died in his home town on November 16, 1923.

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{{BaltimoreMayors Mayors of Baltimore 1863 births 1923 deaths Maryland Republicans Candidates in the 1907 United States elections