In 1910 , Dix was the successful Democratic nominee for governor , and he served one two-year term , January 1911 to December 1912 . His term was largely concerned with issues of workplace safety in the wake of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire . In 1912 , Dix ran for reelection , but lost the Democratic nomination to William Sulzer
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
John Alden Dix