Below is a photograph [[labelled 1915, but based on the visual evidence I believe it's actually 1912) of the north side of Lafayette between Shelby and Griswold, looking east. Amidst several other culinary fads of the time [[most prominently, chop suey), you'll see a sign about mid-block that is partially obscured, but clear says "...ican Chili Con Carne". It's a few doors down from their current location, but could this be one of the ancestors of the Coney Islands?
A closer in view of the sign, and view down to the current location of the coneys [[where the "Tiger's Chop Suey" sign is):
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May-31-12, 10:49 AM #1
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