Dix ran for governor again in 1910 ; he won the Democratic nomination , and won the November general election . During his term , Dix established a New York State Factory Commission to investigate factory conditions , a reaction to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire ; as a result of the commission 's work , 32 worker safety laws were enacted by the legislature and approved by Dix . After a fire destroyed a large portion of the state capitol building , Dix successfully advocated state legislation that improved fire safety regulations and building codes
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
John Alden Dix