Edwin Clay Timanus (1863–1923) was an American politician who served as mayor of
Baltimore
Baltimore ( , locally: or ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, and the 30th most populous city in the United States with a population of 585,708 in 2020. Baltimore was d ...
from 1904 to 1907.
He assumed the office after the suicide of his predecessor
Robert McLane
Robert Milligan McLane (November 30, 1867 – May 30, 1904) was the 34th Mayor of Baltimore, serving from May 19, 1903, to his death on May 30, 1904. He is known for his role in the Great Baltimore Fire, and for his sudden death in office.
Early ...
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He was succeeded by
Democrat J. Barry Mahool
John Barry Mahool (September 14, 1870 – July 29, 1935) was the Mayor of Baltimore from 1907 to 1911.
Biography
Mahool was born in Phoenix, Maryland on September 14, 1870. He became the Democratic nominee for Baltimore mayor in April 1907, def ...
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Born in Baltimore to John T. and Fannie (Carroll) Timanus,
his brother Gutavus served as mayor of
Laurel, Maryland. 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.
References
{{BaltimoreMayors
Mayors of Baltimore
1863 births
1923 deaths
Maryland Republicans
Candidates in the 1907 United States elections